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Senate roll call 1010 · 95th Congress · Sep 7, 1978

To table the bayh amendment to recommit S. 1423 to the judiciary committee for further consideration. S. 1423 is the bill creating a council on judicial tenure

On Sep 7, 1978, the Senate voted 43–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–20, Republicans 13–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
43
No
33
Did not vote
28
Date
Sep 7, 1978

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 13 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the bayh amendment to recommit S…: Senate Vote, Sep 7, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-1010/to-table-the-bayh-amendment-to-recommit-s-1423 (accessed 2026-10-13).

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