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Senate roll call 264 · 96th Congress · Sep 10, 1979

To table jepsen amendment to S. 1125, a bill increasing funds for the federal crop insurance program, that excludes coverage for hail and fire. (motion passed)

On Sep 10, 1979, the Senate voted 46–43 (S 1125). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–12, Republicans 5–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
46
No
43
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 10, 1979

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1125: A bill to improve and expand the Federal crop insurance program, 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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