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Senate roll call 1076 · 95th Congress · Oct 4, 1978

To amend H. J. RES. 683 by allowing the separate state legislatures to rescind their ratification of the proposed equal rights amendment any time after march 22

On Oct 4, 1978, the Senate voted 39–55 (HJR 638). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–40, Republicans 21–15, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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

39

No

55

Did not vote

10

Date

Oct 4, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.