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Senate roll call 794 · 95th Congress · May 9, 1978

To table kennedy amendment #1308 to bumpers amendment #1307 to the committee substitute for H.R. 130, the petroleum marketing practices act. Kennedy amendment

On May 9, 1978, the Senate voted 55–38. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–36, Republicans 32–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

55

No

38

Did not vote

8

Date

May 9, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.