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Senate roll call 58 · 96th Congress · Apr 25, 1979

To amend S. CON. RES. 22 by increasing budget authority and outlays by $300 million in the income security function for fiscal 1980-1982. (motion passed) see no

On Apr 25, 1979, the Senate voted 49–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–13, Republicans 14–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

49

No

36

Did not vote

16

Date

Apr 25, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.