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Senate roll call 81 · 96th Congress · May 3, 1979

To pass S. 429. (motion passed)

On May 3, 1979, the Senate voted 77–12 (S 429). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–10, Republicans 36–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
77
No
12
Did not vote
11
Date
May 3, 1979

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 2 no · 3 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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