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Senate roll call 48 · 96th Congress · Apr 24, 1979

To amend S. CON. RES. 22 by reducing budget authority by $1 billion, thus cutting foreign aid funding for fy 1980. (motion failed) see note(s) 5

On Apr 24, 1979, the Senate voted 38–50. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–32, Republicans 18–18, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

38

No

50

Did not vote

13

Date

Apr 24, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.