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Senate roll call 459 · 96th Congress · Dec 6, 1979

To table bellmon amendment to H.R. 3919 that provided a credit against the tax based upon increased production. See note(s) 22

On Dec 6, 1979, the Senate voted 50–35 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–6, Republicans 7–30, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
50
No
35
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 6, 1979

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 6 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 30 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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