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Senate roll call 491 · 96th Congress · Dec 17, 1979

To table bentsen substitute amendment to H.R. 3919 (see RC 493). (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 22

On Dec 17, 1979, the Senate voted 41–57 (HR 3919). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–54, Republicans 38–2, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
41
No
57
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 54 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 2 no · 1 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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