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Senate roll call 90 · 96th Congress · May 14, 1979

To pass S. 1007, authorizing $4.8 billion for military and economic assistance to israel and egypt. (motion passed)

On May 14, 1979, the Senate voted 73–11 (S 1007). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–5, Republicans 31–5, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
73
No
11
Did not vote
17
Date
May 14, 1979

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1007: A bill to authorize supplemental international security assistance for the fiscal year 1979 in support of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and related agreements, 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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