To pass H.R. 15, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the amended text of S. 1753.

On Aug 24, 1978, the Senate voted 86–7 (HR 15). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–1, Republicans 30–5, Independents 0–1. 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: 86
No: 7
Did not vote: 10
Date: Aug 24, 1978

By party

Democrats57 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 15: A bill to extend for 5 years certain elementary, secondary, and other education programs.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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