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Senate roll call 33 · 96th Congress · Apr 2, 1979

To amend H.R. 2283, a bill to increase funds for and extend the life of the council on wage and price stability, by requiring that one half of the expenditures

On Apr 2, 1979, the Senate voted 36–41 (HR 2283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–40, Republicans 30–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
36
No
41
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 2, 1979

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 40 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2283: A bill to amend the Council on Wage and Price Stability Act to extend the authority granted by such Act to September 30, 1981, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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