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Senate roll call 77 · 96th Congress · May 3, 1979

To table the heinz amendment to S. 429, a bill authorizing funds for military procurement, research and development, and construction programs for fiscal 1979.

On May 3, 1979, the Senate voted 33–59 (S 429). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–41, Republicans 20–19, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
59
Did not vote
8
Date
May 3, 1979

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 41 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 429: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1979, in addition to amounts previously authorized for procurement of aircraft, missiles, naval vessels, and other weapons, and for research, development, test, and evaluation for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

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 table the heinz amendment to S. 429, a…: Senate Vote, May 3, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-77/to-table-the-heinz-amendment-to-s-429-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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