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Senate roll call 214 · 96th Congress · Jul 24, 1979

To amend H.R. 4392, making appropriations for state, (continued) justice, commerce and the judiciary, by prohibiting the use of funds by the department of justi

On Jul 24, 1979, the Senate voted 37–60 (HR 4392). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–43, Republicans 23–18, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
37
No
60
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 24, 1979

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 43 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 18 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4392: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4392, making appropriations…: Senate Vote, Jul 24, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-214/to-amend-h-r-4392-making-appropriations-for-state (accessed 2026-10-16).

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