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Senate roll call 325 · 96th Congress · Oct 1, 1979

To request the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absent senators. (motion passed)

On Oct 1, 1979, the Senate voted 81–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 31–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
81
No
1
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 1, 1979

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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