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Senate roll call 82 · 96th Congress · May 7, 1979

To table the modified thurmond amendment to S. 440, a bill authorizing funds through fiscal 1982 for a program to aid in the prevention and spread of alcoholism

On May 7, 1979, the Senate voted 21–68 (S 440). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–36, Republicans 7–31, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
21
No
68
Did not vote
12
Date
May 7, 1979

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 36 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 440: A bill to revise and extend the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act of 1970.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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