To pass H.R. 12936.

On Aug 7, 1978, the Senate voted 80–6. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–1, Republicans 26–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 80
No: 6
Did not vote: 15
Date: Aug 7, 1978

By party

Democrats56 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Edward Zorinsky D-NE voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA 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. 12936.: Senate Vote, Aug 7, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-933/to-pass-h-r-12936 (accessed 2026-10-15).