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Senate roll call 229 · 96th Congress · Jul 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 4580, d.c. Appropriations, by substituting the language of the house bill. (motion failed)

On Jul 27, 1979, the Senate voted 28–60 (HR 4580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–41, Republicans 17–19, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
28
No
60
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 27, 1979

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 41 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 19 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4580: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District 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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