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Senate roll call 1073 · 95th Congress · Oct 3, 1978

To amend H. J. RES. 638 by requiring that this resolution be approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress in order to become effective.

On Oct 3, 1978, the Senate voted 33–58 (HJR 638). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–47, Republicans 22–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

33

No

58

Did not vote

11

Date

Oct 3, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.