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Senate roll call 819 · 95th Congress · Jun 27, 1978

To table the mcclure amendment to H.R. 12930. The mcclure amendment reduces the appropriation for the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms to the house-pas

On Jun 27, 1978, the Senate voted 31–61 (HR 12930). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–31, Republicans 6–29, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 31 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
31
No
61
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 27, 1978

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 31 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 mcclure amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-819/to-table-the-mcclure-amendment-to-h-r-12930 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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