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Senate roll call 846 · 95th Congress · Jul 12, 1978

To pass S. 2391, the bill extending authorizations for the commodity futures trading commission through fiscal year 1984.

On Jul 12, 1978, the Senate voted 84–6 (S 2391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–4, Republicans 34–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
84
No
6
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 12, 1978

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2391: A bill to extend the Commodity Exchange Act, 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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