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Senate roll call 34 · 96th Congress · Apr 2, 1979

To amend H.R. 2283, dealing with the council on wage and price stability, by extending the life of the renegotiation board through june 30, 1979. (motion faile

On Apr 2, 1979, the Senate voted 28–56 (HR 2283). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–20, Republicans 0–38, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
28
No
56
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 2, 1979

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 38 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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