To pass H.R. 3875, the housing and community development amendments of 1979. (motion passed)

On Jul 13, 1979, the Senate voted 82–0 (HR 3875). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 35–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jul 13, 1979

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 3875: A bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation, and related programs, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 3875, the housing and community…: Senate Vote, Jul 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-169/to-pass-h-r-3875-the-housing-and-community (accessed 2026-10-17).