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Senate roll call 392 · 96th Congress · Nov 8, 1979

To table the percy amendment to S. 932 striking the subtitle relative to corporation construction projects. See note(s) 20

On Nov 8, 1979, the Senate voted 47–44 (S 932). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–10, Republicans 4–34, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
47
No
44
Did not vote
9
Date
Nov 8, 1979

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 932: A bill to extend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.

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 percy amendment to S. 932…: Senate Vote, Nov 8, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-392/to-table-the-percy-amendment-to-s-932-striking (accessed 2026-10-16).

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