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Senate roll call 458 · 96th Congress · Dec 6, 1979

To amend H.R. 3919 by adding a new title establishing a mandatory conservation program to reduce consumption of petroleum products by no less than 5%. (motion

On Dec 6, 1979, the Senate voted 26–60 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–35, Republicans 13–25, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
26
No
60
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 6, 1979

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 35 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 25 no · 3 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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