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Senate roll call 393 · 96th Congress · Nov 8, 1979

To table dole amendment to S. 932 requiring the President purchase oil for the strategic petroleum reserve. See note(s) 20

On Nov 8, 1979, the Senate voted 36–53 (S 932). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–26, Republicans 8–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
36
No
53
Did not vote
10
Date
Nov 8, 1979

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 26 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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