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Senate roll call 353 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To agree to the conference report on H. J. RES. 412, making continuing appropriations through november 20, 1979 for the federal government. (motion passed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the Senate voted 44–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–25, Republicans 20–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
44
No
42
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 12, 1979

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 25 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on H. J…: Senate Vote, Oct 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-353/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).

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