To amend S. 1724, by simplifying the state plan in order to provide for a blocked grant. (motion failed) see note(s) 21

On Nov 13, 1979, the Senate voted 34–55 (S 1724). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–49, Republicans 30–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 34
No: 55
Did not vote: 10
Date: Nov 13, 1979

By party

Democrats4 yes · 49 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
Samuel Augustus Nunn D-GA voted yes
Charles Harting Percy R-IL voted no
William Sebastian Cohen R-ME voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted yes
John Anthony Durkin D-NH voted yes
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
David Lyle Boren D-OK voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted no
Robert Theodore Stafford R-VT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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