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Senate roll call 1073 · 95th Congress · Oct 3, 1978

To amend H. J. RES. 638 by requiring that this resolution be approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress in order to become effective.

On Oct 3, 1978, the Senate voted 33–58 (HJR 638). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–47, Republicans 22–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
33
No
58
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 3, 1978

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 47 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 12 no · 4 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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