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Senate roll call 929 · 95th Congress · Aug 7, 1978

To amend H.R. 12936 by reducing by 2% all appropriations contained in the bill except for the funding required by law.

On Aug 7, 1978, the Senate voted 30–55. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–42, Republicans 16–16, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

30

No

55

Did not vote

16

Date

Aug 7, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.