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Senate roll call 283 · 96th Congress · Sep 14, 1979

To table mcgovern amendment to S. 14 that placed an acreage limitation of nine hundred and sixty acres. (motion passed) see note(s) 15

On Sep 14, 1979, the Senate voted 50–28 (S 14). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–27, Republicans 33–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

50

No

28

Did not vote

19

Date

Sep 14, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.