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Senate roll call 181 · 96th Congress · Jul 18, 1979

To amend H.R. 4388, energy and water development appropriations, by providing for the completion of the hart Senate office building. (motion failed)

On Jul 18, 1979, the Senate voted 47–47 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–17, Republicans 10–30, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
47
No
47
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 18, 1979

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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 amend H.R. 4388, energy and water…: Senate Vote, Jul 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-181/to-amend-h-r-4388-energy-and-water-development (accessed 2026-10-17).

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