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Senate roll call 374 · 96th Congress · Oct 29, 1979

To amend H.R. 3434, social service and child welfare by modifying the foster care ceiling. (motion failed)

On Oct 29, 1979, the Senate voted 31–57 (HR 3434). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–43, Republicans 20–15, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
31
No
57
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 29, 1979

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 43 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3434: A bill to amend the Social Security Act to make needed improvements in the child welfare and social services programs, to strengthen and improve the program of Federal support for foster care of needy and dependent children, to establish a program of Federal support to encourage adoptions of children with special needs, 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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