To pass S. 3085, the bill extending the federal child care food program and the special supplemental food program (wic) through fiscal year 1982.

On Jul 21, 1978, the Senate voted 68–0 (S 3085). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 28–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 68
No: 0
Did not vote: 27
Date: Jul 21, 1978

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 3085: A bill to extend and amend the special supplemental food program and the child care food program, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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