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Senate roll call 358 · 96th Congress · Oct 15, 1979

To agree to the germaneness of byrd amendment to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations. (see RC 363) (motion passed)

On Oct 15, 1979, the Senate voted 56–34 (HR 4930). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–5, Republicans 8–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
56
No
34
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 15, 1979

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4930: A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, 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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