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Senate roll call 880 · 95th Congress · Jul 25, 1978

To modify the sparkman amendment to S. 3075, the bill authorizing appropriations for international assistance programs for fiscal year 1979. The modifying byrd

On Jul 25, 1978, the Senate voted 57–42 (S 3075). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–32, Republicans 27–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
57
No
42
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 25, 1978

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3075: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control 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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Capitol Receipts, “To modify the sparkman amendment to S. 3075…: Senate Vote, Jul 25…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-880/to-modify-the-sparkman-amendment-to-s-3075-the (accessed 2026-10-15).

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