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Senate roll call 88 · 96th Congress · May 10, 1979

To table the thurmond amendment to S. 586, a bill authorizing funds for the department of state. The thurmond amendment reduces authorization level for funding

On May 10, 1979, the Senate voted 56–32 (S 586). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–15, Republicans 18–17, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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

56

No

32

Did not vote

10

Date

May 10, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.