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Senate roll call 5 · 96th Congress · Feb 22, 1979

To table the javits amendment to S. RES. 61. The javits amendment exempts time required for rollcalls from the 100-hour cap on debate after cloture. (motion p

On Feb 22, 1979, the Senate voted 55–37 (SRES 61). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 0–37, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

55

No

37

Did not vote

8

Date

Feb 22, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.