To pass H. J. RES. 440. (motion passed) see note(s) 17

On Nov 15, 1979, the Senate voted 80–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 27–8, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 80
No: 10
Did not vote: 10
Date: Nov 15, 1979

By party

Democrats54 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 8 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Lester Armstrong R-CO voted no
Roger William Jepsen R-IA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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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