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Senate roll call 209 · 96th Congress · Jul 21, 1979

To table bellmon amendment to S. 737 that insured that the commodity credit corporation does not act as a national grain marketing board. (motion failed) see

On Jul 21, 1979, the Senate voted 20–57 (S 737). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–22, Republicans 0–34, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
20
No
57
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 21, 1979

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 34 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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