To amend S. 1724 by modifying the allocation formula. See note(s) 21

On Nov 15, 1979, the Senate voted 69–14 (S 1724). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–9, Republicans 30–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 69
No: 14
Did not vote: 17
Date: Nov 15, 1979

By party

Democrats40 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Theodore Fulton (Ted) Stevens R-AK voted no
David Hampton Pryor D-AR voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Dennis Webster Deconcini D-AZ voted no
Alan Cranston D-CA voted no
Lawton Mainor Chiles Jr. D-FL voted no
Richard Bernard Stone D-FL voted no
Samuel Augustus Nunn D-GA voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Ernest Frederick (Fritz) Hollings D-SC voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
James Ralph Sasser D-TN voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. D-TX 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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