To amend H.R. 4955, additional funding for refugee (continued) assistance programs, by authorizing humanitarian aid to cambodia. (motion passed)

On Nov 2, 1979, the Senate voted 76–0 (HR 4955). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 32–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 76
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Nov 2, 1979

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 4955: A bill to authorize an additional appropriation of $207,290,000 for the fiscal year 1980 and $203,610,000 for the fiscal year 1981 for migration and refugee assistance.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4955, additional funding for…: Senate Vote, Nov 2, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-385/to-amend-h-r-4955-additional-funding-for-refugee (accessed 2026-10-17).