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Senate roll call 988 · 95th Congress · Aug 23, 1978

To table the roth amendment to S. 1753, the bill authorizing funds through fiscal year 1983 for elementary and secondary education programs. The roth amendment

On Aug 23, 1978, the Senate voted 49–47 (S 1753). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–20, Republicans 12–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

49

No

47

Did not vote

8

Date

Aug 23, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.