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Senate roll call 930 · 95th Congress · Aug 7, 1978

To reconsider the vote by which the proxmire amendment to H.R. 12936 (see RC 292) was rejected.

On Aug 7, 1978, the Senate voted 47–41. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–35, Republicans 23–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
47
No
41
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 7, 1978

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 35 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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