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Senate roll call 985 · 95th Congress · Aug 22, 1978

To table melcher amendment #1711 to H. J. RES. 554. Amendment #1711 provides that for the purposes of representation, the district of columbia shall be treated

On Aug 22, 1978, the Senate voted 60–37 (HJR 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–17, Republicans 18–19, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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

60

No

37

Did not vote

7

Date

Aug 22, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.