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Senate roll call 656 · 95th Congress · Jan 30, 1978

To amend S. 1437 by adding a new title of technical and conforming amendments to the bill.

On Jan 30, 1978, the Senate voted 82–4 (S 1437). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 31–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
82
No
4
Did not vote
16
Date
Jan 30, 1978

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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