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Senate roll call 350 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To amend H.R. 4473 by prohibiting funding for the institute for namibia. (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 19

On Oct 12, 1979, the Senate voted 42–50 (HR 4473). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–42, Republicans 30–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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

42

No

50

Did not vote

9

Date

Oct 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.