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Senate roll call 822 · 95th Congress · Jun 28, 1978

To table the helms amendment to S. 3076, the bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for the department of state, the international communications

On Jun 28, 1978, the Senate voted 48–42 (S 3076). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–16, Republicans 10–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
48
No
42
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 28, 1978

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 16 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 26 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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