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Senate roll call 499 · 96th Congress · Dec 19, 1979

To amend H.R. 5860 by authorizing guarantees for bridge loans. (motion failed) see note(s) 23

On Dec 19, 1979, the Senate voted 33–64 (HR 5860). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–30, Republicans 7–33, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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
33
No
64
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 19, 1979

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 30 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5860: A bill to authorize loan guarantees to the Chrysler Corporation.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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