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Senate roll call 450 · 96th Congress · Dec 4, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 by striking the provisions phasing out the windfall profit tax. (motion failed) see note(s) 22

On Dec 4, 1979, the Senate voted 39–54 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–15, Republicans 1–38, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
39
No
54
Did not vote
8
Date
Dec 4, 1979

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 38 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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