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Senate roll call 240 · 96th Congress · Jul 31, 1979

(continued) to agree to H. CON. RES. 168, providing for an adjournment of the house from august 2 to september 5 and a recess of the Senate. (motion passed)

On Jul 31, 1979, the Senate voted 89–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–3, Republicans 35–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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

89

No

9

Did not vote

3

Date

Jul 31, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.