To pass S. 562, authorizing funds for fiscal 1980 for the nuclear regulatory commission. (motion passed)

On Jul 17, 1979, the Senate voted 97–1 (S 562). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–1, Republicans 40–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 97
No: 1
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 17, 1979

By party

Democrats56 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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

William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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