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Senate roll call 301 · 96th Congress · Sep 20, 1979

To table the dole motion to recommit the conference report with instructions on H.R. 111. (motion passed) see note(s) 13

On Sep 20, 1979, the Senate voted 50–45 (HR 111). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–11, Republicans 6–33, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
45
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 33 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 111: A bill to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal and provide for the exercise of the rights and performance of the duties of the United States provided in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the dole motion to recommit the…: Senate Vote, Sep 20, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-301/to-table-the-dole-motion-to-recommit-the-conference (accessed 2026-10-15).

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