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Senate roll call 73 · 96th Congress · May 1, 1979

To pass S. 413, the aviation safety and noise abatement act of 1979. (motion passed)

On May 1, 1979, the Senate voted 78–15 (S 413). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–11, Republicans 34–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
78
No
15
Did not vote
8
Date
May 1, 1979

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 11 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 413, the aviation safety and…: Senate Vote, May 1, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-73/to-pass-s-413-the-aviation-safety-and-noise (accessed 2026-10-17).

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