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Senate roll call 1080 · 95th Congress · Oct 5, 1978

To amend H.R. 13635, the bill making appropriations for the department of defense for fiscal year 1979, by providing for a 1% across-the-board reduction in all

On Oct 5, 1978, the Senate voted 11–74 (HR 13635). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–44, Republicans 2–31, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
74
Did not vote
17
Date
Oct 5, 1978

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 44 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 13635: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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