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Senate roll call 1009 · 95th Congress · Sep 7, 1978

To amend S. 2266, the bill establishing a uniform law on the subject of bankruptcies, by reinstating language that would enable voluntary reaffirmation or reviv

On Sep 7, 1978, the Senate voted 51–20. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–18, Republicans 23–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
51
No
20
Did not vote
30
Date
Sep 7, 1978

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 18 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 2 no · 13 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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