To pass S. 737. (motion passed) see note(s) 12

On Jul 21, 1979, the Senate voted 74–3 (S 737). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 31–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 74
No: 3
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jul 21, 1979

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no

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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