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Senate roll call 407 · 96th Congress · Nov 14, 1979

To table dole substitute to boschwitz amendment to S. 1724 that would add the finance committee floor to the bill. The boschwitz amendment modifies the allocat

On Nov 14, 1979, the Senate voted 41–50 (S 1724). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–32, Republicans 20–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
41
No
50
Did not vote
9
Date
Nov 14, 1979

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 32 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 dole substitute to boschwitz…: Senate Vote, Nov 14, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-407/to-table-dole-substitute-to-boschwitz-amendment-to-s (accessed 2026-10-16).

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