To pass H.R. 11686, the bill authorizing appropriations for national security programs for the department of energy for fiscal year 1979.

On Sep 30, 1978, the Senate voted 68–1 (HR 11686). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–1, Republicans 29–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 68
No: 1
Did not vote: 31
Date: Sep 30, 1978

By party

Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 11686: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Department of Energy for national security programs for fiscal year 1979 and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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