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Senate roll call 965 · 95th Congress · Aug 17, 1978

To table the melcher amendment to H. J. RES. 554, an amendment providing that for the purposes of representation the district of columbia shall be treated as a

On Aug 17, 1978, the Senate voted 52–33 (HJR 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–16, Republicans 16–16, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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

52

No

33

Did not vote

18

Date

Aug 17, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.