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Senate roll call 177 · 96th Congress · Jul 17, 1979

To table heinz amendment to S. 562, NRC authorization, that required resident inspectors to reside not more than three miles from a nuclear facility. (motion

On Jul 17, 1979, the Senate voted 90–8 (S 562). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–2, Republicans 34–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
90
No
8
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 6 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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