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Senate roll call 326 · 96th Congress · Oct 1, 1979

To table the melcher amendment to H. J. RES. 402, continuing appropriations, that would insure equitable continued rail passenger service in the U.S. On the amt

On Oct 1, 1979, the Senate voted 51–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–22, Republicans 23–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
51
No
35
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 1, 1979

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 22 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 13 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the melcher amendment to H. J. RES…: Senate Vote, Oct 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-326/to-table-the-melcher-amendment-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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