To pass H.R. 8638 after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of S. 897.

On Feb 7, 1978, the Senate voted 88–3 (HR 8638). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–0, Republicans 32–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 88
No: 3
Did not vote: 10
Date: Feb 7, 1978

By party

Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no

The bill

H.R. 8638: A bill to provide for more efficient and effective control over the proliferation of nuclear explosive capability.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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