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Senate roll call 192 · 96th Congress · Jul 19, 1979

To table the helms amendment to the magnuson amendment to H.R. 4389, labor/HEW appropriations. (see RC 193). (motion failed)

On Jul 19, 1979, the Senate voted 46–53 (HR 4389). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–28, Republicans 17–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
46
No
53
Did not vote
2
Date
Jul 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 28 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 24 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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