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Senate roll call 182 · 96th Congress · Jul 18, 1979

To table dole motion to reconsider johnston amendment to H.R. 4388 (see RC 181). (motion failed)

On Jul 18, 1979, the Senate voted 45–50 (HR 4388). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–40, Republicans 30–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
45
No
50
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 18, 1979

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 40 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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