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Senate roll call 1020 · 95th Congress · Sep 21, 1978

To amend H.R. 12931, the bill making appropriations for foreign aid programs for fiscal year 1979, by striking language that bars the use of these funds for a u

On Sep 21, 1978, the Senate voted 30–37 (HR 12931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–23, Republicans 8–14, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
30
No
37
Did not vote
35
Date
Sep 21, 1978

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 23 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 14 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12931: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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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