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Senate roll call 952 · 95th Congress · Aug 15, 1978

To amend H.R. 12050 by clarifying that only the supreme court may determine the constitutionality of the provisions in the bill.

On Aug 15, 1978, the Senate voted 56–42 (HR 12050). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–32, Republicans 29–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

56

No

42

Did not vote

6

Date

Aug 15, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.