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Senate roll call 818 · 95th Congress · Jun 27, 1978

To table the abourezk amendment to the mcclure amendment (see RC 183) to H.R. 12930. Abourezk amendment #1357 bars payment of a pension and of staff allowances

On Jun 27, 1978, the Senate voted 89–2 (HR 12930). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–2, Republicans 36–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
89
No
2
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 27, 1978

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the abourezk amendment to the…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-818/to-table-the-abourezk-amendment-to-the-mcclure-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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