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Senate roll call 429 · 96th Congress · Nov 27, 1979

To direct the sergeant-at-arms to request the attendance of absent senators. (motion passed)

On Nov 27, 1979, the Senate voted 94–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 37–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
94
No
1
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 27, 1979

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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