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Senate roll call 164 · 96th Congress · Jul 12, 1979

To amend S. 1149, a 1980 authorization bill for housing and community development programs under HUD, by assuring the low income character of public housing pro

On Jul 12, 1979, the Senate voted 34–55 (S 1149). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–47, Republicans 26–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

34

No

55

Did not vote

12

Date

Jul 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.