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Senate roll call 493 · 96th Congress · Dec 17, 1979

To sustain the ruling of the chair that the tower amendment to H.R. 3919, providing for the granting of adjustments in cases of special hardship or unfair distr

On Dec 17, 1979, the Senate voted 61–36 (HR 3919). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–4, Republicans 8–32, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
61
No
36
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 17, 1979

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 32 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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