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Senate roll call 288 · 96th Congress · Sep 17, 1979

To table cranston amendment to the muskie amendment to S. CON. RES. 36 that would increase budgetary levels in fiscal 1980 for veterans' benefits and services b

On Sep 17, 1979, the Senate voted 49–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–28, Republicans 25–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

49

No

39

Did not vote

12

Date

Sep 17, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.