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Senate roll call 72 · 96th Congress · May 1, 1979

To amend S. 413, the aviation safety and noise abatement act of 1979, by requiring that noise regulations provide audible relief to human beings. (motion pass

On May 1, 1979, the Senate voted 51–38 (S 413). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–25, Republicans 24–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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

51

No

38

Did not vote

12

Date

May 1, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.