To table byrd point of order (see RC 478). (motion failed)

On Dec 12, 1979, the Senate voted 30–44. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–43, Republicans 31–0, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 30
No: 44
Did not vote: 26
Date: Dec 12, 1979

By party

Democrats0 yes · 43 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table byrd point of order (see RC 478)…: Senate Vote, Dec 12, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-475/to-table-byrd-point-of-order-see-rc-478 (accessed 2026-10-17).