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Senate roll call 838 · 95th Congress · Jul 11, 1978

To amend S. 2571 by adding to it the text of H.R. 3702, a house-passed bill that modifies the survivor benefit plan for military widows.

On Jul 11, 1978, the Senate voted 43–46 (S 2571). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–31, Republicans 22–14, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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

43

No

46

Did not vote

12

Date

Jul 11, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.