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Senate roll call 478 · 96th Congress · Dec 13, 1979

To invoke cloture on H.R. 3919. (motion failed; 3/5 require see note(s) 22

On Dec 13, 1979, the Senate voted 56–40 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–6, Republicans 5–34, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
56
No
40
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 13, 1979

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 34 no · 2 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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