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Senate roll call 1120 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1978

To table the nelson amendment to H.R. 5285, an amendment establishing a voluntary hospital cost containment program.

On Oct 12, 1978, the Senate voted 42–47 (HR 5285). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–41, Republicans 26–7, 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

42

No

47

Did not vote

13

Date

Oct 12, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.