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Senate roll call 175 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To table mcgovern amendment to S. 562, NRC authorization, that provided for a process of notification to states regarding the management and storage of radioact

On Jul 17, 1979, the Senate voted 54–37 (S 562). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–30, Republicans 30–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
54
No
37
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 30 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 562: A bill to authorize appropriations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and Section 305 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table mcgovern amendment to S. 562, NRC…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-175/to-table-mcgovern-amendment-to-s-562-nrc-authorization (accessed 2026-10-15).

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