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Senate roll call 29 · 96th Congress · Mar 28, 1979

To agree to S. RES. 115, making rule 44 of the standing rules of the Senate effective on january 2, 1979. This rule limits the outside earned income of senator

On Mar 28, 1979, the Senate voted 44–54 (SRES 115). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–25, Republicans 12–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

44

No

54

Did not vote

2

Date

Mar 28, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.