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Senate roll call 1029 · 95th Congress · Sep 22, 1978

To agree to a committee amendment to H.R. 12931 that increases the U.S. Contribution to the international development association from $421.4 million to $500 mi

On Sep 22, 1978, the Senate voted 41–22 (HR 12931). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–12, Republicans 11–9, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
41
No
22
Did not vote
39
Date
Sep 22, 1978

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 12 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 9 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a committee amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Sep 22, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-1029/to-agree-to-a-committee-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).