To table hatfield amendment to H.R. 4473 that provided that not more than $900 million shall be allocated to israel in the form of military assistance. (motio

On Oct 11, 1979, the Senate voted 78–7 (HR 4473). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–4, Republicans 34–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 78
No: 7
Did not vote: 13
Date: Oct 11, 1979

By party

Democrats46 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Maurice Robert (Mike) Gravel D-AK voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Adlai Ewing III Stevenson D-IL voted no
John Melcher D-MT voted no
Quentin Northrup Burdick D-ND voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR 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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