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Senate roll call 280 · 96th Congress · Sep 14, 1979

(continued) to table nelson amendment to S. 14 that established a six hundred and forty acre limitation in federal reclamation projects. (motion passed) see no

On Sep 14, 1979, the Senate voted 65–18 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–19, Republicans 38–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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

65

No

18

Did not vote

15

Date

Sep 14, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.