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Senate roll call 421 · 96th Congress · Nov 20, 1979

To amend S. 2009, idaho wilderness lands, by permitting the use of motorboats within certain segments of the salmon river. (motion passed)

On Nov 20, 1979, the Senate voted 58–30 (S 2009). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–2, Republicans 9–28. 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
58
No
30
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 20, 1979

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2009: An original bill to designate certain public lands in central Idaho as the River of No Return Wilderness, to designate a segment of the Salmon River as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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