To pass H.R. 12928, the bill making appropriations for public works for water and power development and for energy research for fiscal year 1979.

On Aug 10, 1978, the Senate voted 89–5 (HR 12928). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–3, Republicans 35–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 89
No: 5
Did not vote: 9
Date: Aug 10, 1978

By party

Democrats54 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Patrick Joseph Leahy D-VT voted no
Gaylord Anton Nelson D-WI 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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