To pass S. 3243, the bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1978 and 1979 to cover the administrative expenses of certain programs of the economic dev

On Aug 1, 1978, the Senate voted 85–5 (S 3243). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 34–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 85
No: 5
Did not vote: 14
Date: Aug 1, 1978

By party

Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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