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Senate roll call 330 · 96th Congress · Oct 3, 1979

To amend S. 1308 by providing authority to recommend to the (continued) President the waiver of certain federal laws, standards, or requirements. (motion faile

On Oct 3, 1979, the Senate voted 37–56 (S 1308). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–35, Republicans 16–21, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 36 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
37
No
56
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 3, 1979

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 35 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 21 no · 4 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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