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Senate roll call 449 · 96th Congress · Dec 4, 1979

(continued) to amend H.R. 3919, windfall profits, by raising the tax rate on tier 2 oil to 75%. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Dec 4, 1979, the Senate voted 58–35 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–9, Republicans 14–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
35
Did not vote
7
Date
Dec 4, 1979

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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