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Senate roll call 208 · 96th Congress · Jul 21, 1979

To table mcclure amendment to S. 737 that provided for a legislative veto. (motion failed) see note(s) 12

On Jul 21, 1979, the Senate voted 33–46 (S 737). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–17, Republicans 6–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
33
No
46
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 21, 1979

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 17 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 28 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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