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Senate roll call 427 · 96th Congress · Nov 27, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 by providing an exemption from the tax for all stripper oil. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Nov 27, 1979, the Senate voted 53–42 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–31, Republicans 27–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
53
No
42
Did not vote
5
Date
Nov 27, 1979

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 31 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 3 didn’t vote

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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