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Senate roll call 417 · 96th Congress · Nov 19, 1979

To agree to a substitute for the long amendment to H.R. 3919 that repeals the carry over basis of the present estate tax law. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Nov 19, 1979, the Senate voted 81–4 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–5, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
81
No
4
Did not vote
11
Date
Nov 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3919: A bill to impose a windfall profit tax on domestic crude oil.

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 agree to a substitute for the long…: Senate Vote, Nov 19, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-417/to-agree-to-a-substitute-for-the-long-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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