To table the abourezk appeal from the ruling of the chair that a request for unanimous consent after cloture, whether granted or not, does not constitute transa

On Oct 14, 1978, the Senate voted 59–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–4, Republicans 10–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 59
No: 23
Did not vote: 22
Date: Oct 14, 1978

By party

Democrats49 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 18 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted yes
John Claggett Danforth R-MO voted yes
Paul Gerhart Hatfield D-MT voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted yes
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted yes
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted yes
Howard Morton Metzenbaum D-OH voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted yes
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted yes
Henry John Heinz III R-PA voted yes
Richard Schultz Schweiker R-PA voted yes
James George Abourezk D-SD voted no
Howard Henry Baker Jr. R-TN voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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