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Senate roll call 271 · 96th Congress · Sep 11, 1979

To agree to a substitute to S. 1403, mining regulations, that gives the states primary authority until the states have a surface mining plan that can be submitt

On Sep 11, 1979, the Senate voted 29–66 (S 1403). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–29, Republicans 4–36, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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

29

No

66

Did not vote

6

Date

Sep 11, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.