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Senate roll call 356 · 96th Congress · Oct 12, 1979

To agree to S. J. RES. 113, relative to salary increases for members of Congress. (motion passed)

On Oct 12, 1979, the Senate voted 72–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–5, Republicans 30–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

72

No

12

Did not vote

13

Date

Oct 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.