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Senate roll call 365 · 96th Congress · Oct 18, 1979

To table the pressler amendment to H.R. 4930, interior appropriations, that increases by approximately $15 million funds for the rural fire program and control

On Oct 18, 1979, the Senate voted 38–55 (HR 4930). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–25, Republicans 8–30, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
38
No
55
Did not vote
8
Date
Oct 18, 1979

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 25 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 30 no · 3 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 table the pressler amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Oct 18, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-365/to-table-the-pressler-amendment-to-h-r-4930 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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