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Senate roll call 484 · 96th Congress · Dec 15, 1979

To table danforth amendment to H.R. 3919 that eliminates the (continued) exemption for state or local governments. (motion passed) see note(s) 22

On Dec 15, 1979, the Senate voted 65–28 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–16, Republicans 27–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
65
No
28
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 15, 1979

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 13 no · 1 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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