To pass H.R. 12927, the bill making appropriations for fiscal year 1979 for military construction.

On Aug 3, 1978, the Senate voted 83–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–2, Republicans 31–2, Independents 1–0. 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: 83
No: 4
Did not vote: 15
Date: Aug 3, 1978

By party

Democrats53 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden Jr. D-DE voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 12927, the bill making…: Senate Vote, Aug 3, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-914/to-pass-h-r-12927-the-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).