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Senate roll call 200 · 96th Congress · Jul 20, 1979

To agree that the church amendment to H.R. 4389, adding nonhazardous small businesses to the family farm exemption law from osha, is germane. (motion passed)

On Jul 20, 1979, the Senate voted 54–38 (HR 4389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–29, Republicans 30–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

54

No

38

Did not vote

9

Date

Jul 20, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.