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Senate roll call 909 · 95th Congress · Aug 1, 1978

To amend S. 2788, the bill authorizing the purchase of an additional $1.2 billion of the series a preferred stock of conrail, by authorizing funds for the repai

On Aug 1, 1978, the Senate voted 48–45 (S 2788). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–21, Republicans 15–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
48
No
45
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 1, 1978

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 23 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2788: A bill to amend section 216 of the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to authorize the purchase of an additional $600,000,000 of the series A preferred stock of the Corporation, 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 amend S. 2788, the bill authorizing the…: Senate Vote, Aug 1, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-909/to-amend-s-2788-the-bill-authorizing-the-purchase (accessed 2026-10-17).

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