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Senate roll call 364 · 96th Congress · Oct 18, 1979

To reconsider the javits amendment to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations, that provides energy fuel assistance funds (motion failed)

On Oct 18, 1979, the Senate voted 11–85 (HR 4930). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–54, Republicans 7–32, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
11
No
85
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 18, 1979

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 54 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 32 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the javits amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Oct 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-364/to-reconsider-the-javits-amendment-to-h-r-4930 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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