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Senate roll call 43 · 96th Congress · Apr 9, 1979

To table the ribicoff amendment to the helms amendment to S. 210. The ribicoff amendment requires the undersecretary to consult with the secretary concerning TH

On Apr 9, 1979, the Senate voted 38–57 (S 210). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–45, Republicans 25–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
38
No
57
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 210: A bill to establish a Department of Education.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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