To agree to a modified amendment to S. 2850, the bill amending the older americans act of 1965 and extending its authorizations for an additional two years, THR

On Jul 24, 1978, the Senate voted 89–0 (S 2850). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 35–0, 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: 89
No: 0
Did not vote: 11
Date: Jul 24, 1978

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a modified amendment to S. 2850…: Senate Vote, Jul 24…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-873/to-agree-to-a-modified-amendment-to-s-2850 (accessed 2026-10-16).