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Senate roll call 269 · 96th Congress · Sep 10, 1979

To recede from Senate amendment no. 30, regarding the tellico dam, of the conference report to H.R. 4388, a bill for 1980 energy and water resource development

On Sep 10, 1979, the Senate voted 48–44 (HR 4388). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–35, Republicans 28–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
48
No
44
Did not vote
7
Date
Sep 10, 1979

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4388: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development 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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