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Senate roll call 978 · 95th Congress · Aug 22, 1978

To table mcclure amendment #1705 to H. J. RES. 554, an amendment granting the same rights and powers that this resolution would provide to the district of colum

On Aug 22, 1978, the Senate voted 79–6 (HJR 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 30–6, 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
79
No
6
Did not vote
19
Date
Aug 22, 1978

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 table mcclure amendment #1705 to H. J…: Senate Vote, Aug 22, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-978/to-table-mcclure-amendment-1705-to-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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