To agree to H. J. RES. 402, making continuing appropriations for the federal trade commission and making continuing appropriations through october 31, 1979. (mo

On Oct 1, 1979, the Senate voted 77–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–3, Republicans 30–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 77
No: 9
Did not vote: 14
Date: Oct 1, 1979

By party

Democrats47 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Alan Cranston D-CA voted no
William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted no
Richard Green Lugar R-IN voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
David Ferdinand Durenberger R-MN voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no

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 agree to H. J. RES. 402, making…: Senate Vote, Oct 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-327/to-agree-to-h-j-res-402-making-continuing (accessed 2026-10-17).