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Senate roll call 1079 · 95th Congress · Oct 4, 1978

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 12930, the bill making appropriations for the treasury department, the U.S. Postal service and the executive office of

On Oct 4, 1978, the Senate voted 70–20 (HR 12930). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–2, Republicans 18–17, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
70
No
20
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 4, 1978

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12930: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on H.R…: Senate Vote, Oct 4, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-1079/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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