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Senate roll call 1021 · 95th Congress · Sep 21, 1978

To amend H.R. 12931 by reducing the economic support appropriation for zambia by $20 million.

On Sep 21, 1978, the Senate voted 21–34 (HR 12931). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–24, Republicans 10–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
21
No
34
Did not vote
49
Date
Sep 21, 1978

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 24 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 10 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12931: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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