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Senate roll call 206 · 96th Congress · Jul 21, 1979

To table stevens amendment to S. 737 that clarified provisions restricting export of alaskan oil.(motion passed) see note(s) 12

On Jul 21, 1979, the Senate voted 52–30 (S 737). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–5, Republicans 10–25, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
52
No
30
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 21, 1979

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 25 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 737: A bill to provide authority to regulate exports, to improve the efficiency of export regulation, and to minimize interference with the right to engage in commerce.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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