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Senate roll call 1060 · 95th Congress · Sep 28, 1978

To table schmitt amendment #3621 to S. 991, an amendment striking provisions that placed science education programs of the national science foundation under the

On Sep 28, 1978, the Senate voted 62–23 (S 991). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 12–19, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
62
No
23
Did not vote
19
Date
Sep 28, 1978

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table schmitt amendment #3621 to S. 991…: Senate Vote, Sep 28, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-1060/to-table-schmitt-amendment-3621-to-s-991-an (accessed 2026-10-17).