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Senate roll call 238 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

To pass S. 265, providing citizens and small businesses reimbursement of attorney fees and costs in prevailing litigations with the federal government if the go

On Jul 31, 1979, the Senate voted 94–3 (S 265). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–2, Republicans 40–1, 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

94

No

3

Did not vote

3

Date

Jul 31, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.