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Senate roll call 378 · 96th Congress · Oct 30, 1979

To pass S. 1873, the judicial conduct and disability act of 1979. (motion passed)

On Oct 30, 1979, the Senate voted 56–33 (S 1873). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–18, Republicans 23–15, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
56
No
33
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 30, 1979

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1873: A bill to establish a procedure for the processing of complaints directed against Federal judges, 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 pass S. 1873, the judicial conduct and…: Senate Vote, Oct 30, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-378/to-pass-s-1873-the-judicial-conduct-and-disability (accessed 2026-10-17).

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