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Senate roll call 80 · 96th Congress · May 3, 1979

To amend S. 429 by reducing the authorization of fiscal 1979 supplemental appropriations for navy ship procurement to delete additional funds for two of the fou

On May 3, 1979, the Senate voted 32–56 (S 429). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–24, Republicans 6–31, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
32
No
56
Did not vote
12
Date
May 3, 1979

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 24 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 31 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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