To pass H.R. 13125.

On Aug 10, 1978, the Senate voted 90–8 (HR 13125). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–2, Republicans 32–5, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 90
No: 8
Did not vote: 5
Date: Aug 10, 1978

By party

Democrats59 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Abraham Alexander Ribicoff D-CT voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted no
Claiborne de Borda Pell D-RI voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no

The bill

H.R. 13125: A bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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 pass H.R. 13125.: Senate Vote, Aug 10, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-948/to-pass-h-r-13125 (accessed 2026-10-16).