To proceed to the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 5263, the bill suspending the duty on certain bicycle parts and providing for a package of tax

On Oct 12, 1978, the Senate voted 77–8 (HR 5263). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–1, Republicans 23–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 77
No: 8
Did not vote: 19
Date: Oct 12, 1978

By party

Democrats53 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Robert Paul Griffin R-MI voted no
Harrison Hagan Schmitt R-NM voted no
Howard Morton Metzenbaum D-OH voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

The bill

H.R. 5263: A bill to suspend until the close of June 30, 1979, the duty on certain bicycle parts.

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 proceed to the consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Oct 12, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-1118/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-conference-report (accessed 2026-10-17).