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Senate roll call 253 · 96th Congress · Sep 5, 1979

To amend H.R. 4393, treasury/postal service appropriations, by striking the committee amendment designed to withhold tax refunds from former students who have

On Sep 5, 1979, the Senate voted 52–38 (HR 4393). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–37, Republicans 37–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
52
No
38
Did not vote
8
Date
Sep 5, 1979

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 37 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4393: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent 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

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