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Senate roll call 1128 · 95th Congress · Oct 13, 1978

To amend H.R. 50 by giving Congress the discretion to exercise the authorities provided in section 304 of the bill, rather than making their congressional actio

On Oct 13, 1978, the Senate voted 50–40 (HR 50). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–32, Republicans 23–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
50
No
40
Did not vote
14
Date
Oct 13, 1978

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 32 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 8 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 50: A bill to establish and translate into practical reality the right of all adult Americans able, willing, and seeking to work to full opportunity for useful paid employment at fair rates of compensation; to combine full employment, production, and purchasing power goals with proper attention to balanced growth and national priorities; to mandate such national economic policies and programs as are n

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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