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Senate roll call 462 · 96th Congress · Dec 7, 1979

To table the motion to reconsider helms amendment to H.R. 3919 (see RC 461). (motion passed)

On Dec 7, 1979, the Senate voted 44–42 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–14, Republicans 8–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
44
No
42
Did not vote
13
Date
Dec 7, 1979

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 29 no · 4 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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