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Senate roll call 44 · 96th Congress · Apr 9, 1979

To table the helms amendment as amended by the ribicoff amendment to S. 210. (see RC 43) (motion passed) see note(s) 4

On Apr 9, 1979, the Senate voted 53–40 (S 210). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–16, Republicans 14–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
40
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 9, 1979

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 16 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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