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Senate roll call 86 · 96th Congress · May 10, 1979

To amend the baker amendment to S. 586, a bill authorizing funds for fiscal 1980-1981 for the department of state. The baker amendment repeals section 21 of the

On May 10, 1979, the Senate voted 87–2 (S 586). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 36–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

87

No

2

Did not vote

9

Date

May 10, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.