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Senate roll call 815 · 95th Congress · Jun 27, 1978

To amend H.R. 12930, the bill making appropriations for the treasury department, the U.S. Postal office, the executive office of the President and other indepen

On Jun 27, 1978, the Senate voted 55–34 (HR 12930). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–27, Republicans 29–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
34
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 27, 1978

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 27 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12930: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the United States Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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