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Senate roll call 1129 · 95th Congress · Oct 13, 1978

To amend H.R. 50 by establishing a national goal of 3% inflation to be acheived as soon as possible.

On Oct 13, 1978, the Senate voted 41–45 (HR 50). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–18, Republicans 4–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
41
No
45
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 13, 1978

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 18 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 29 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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