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Senate roll call 394 · 96th Congress · Nov 8, 1979

To table javits amendment to S. 932, revising provisions relating to energy conservation improvements and removing the limitation on the number of units contain

On Nov 8, 1979, the Senate voted 45–39 (S 932). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–18, Republicans 14–22, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
45
No
39
Did not vote
14
Date
Nov 8, 1979

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table javits amendment to S. 932…: Senate Vote, Nov 8, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-394/to-table-javits-amendment-to-s-932-revising-provisions (accessed 2026-10-16).

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