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Senate roll call 294 · 96th Congress · Sep 18, 1979

To agree to division II of amendment to S. CON. RES. 36 to increase defense spending to provide for 5% real growth in budget authority in fiscal 1981 and 1982.

On Sep 18, 1979, the Senate voted 55–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–34, Republicans 32–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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

55

No

42

Did not vote

3

Date

Sep 18, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.