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Senate roll call 172 · 96th Congress · Jul 16, 1979

To table the motion to reconsider the previous vote (see RC 171). (motion passed)

On Jul 16, 1979, the Senate voted 43–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–15, Republicans 13–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

43

No

39

Did not vote

18

Date

Jul 16, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.