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Senate roll call 1115 · 95th Congress · Oct 11, 1978

To pass S. 2, the sunset bill requiring a comprehensive review and reauthorization of federal programs at least once every ten years.

On Oct 11, 1978, the Senate voted 87–1 (S 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–1, Republicans 33–0, 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

87

No

1

Did not vote

12

Date

Oct 11, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.