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Senate roll call 198 · 96th Congress · Jul 20, 1979

To table roth amendment to H.R. 4389 that reduced the total budget authority for HEW by $500 milllion with the stipulation that the reduction be achieved by red

On Jul 20, 1979, the Senate voted 53–41 (HR 4389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–13, Republicans 13–27, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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

53

No

41

Did not vote

6

Date

Jul 20, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.