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Senate roll call 339 · 96th Congress · Oct 9, 1979

To agree to committee amendment to H.R. 4473 striking house language dealing with taiwan's continued membership in the asian development bank. (motion passed) s

On Oct 9, 1979, the Senate voted 58–39 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–14, Republicans 16–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
58
No
39
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 24 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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