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Senate roll call 1141 · 95th Congress · Oct 14, 1978

To agree to the conference report on S. 2493, the air transportation regulatory reform act of 1978.

On Oct 14, 1978, the Senate voted 82–4 (S 2493). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–4, Republicans 30–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
82
No
4
Did not vote
17
Date
Oct 14, 1978

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2493: A bill to amend the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, as amended, to encourage, develope, and attain an air transportation system which relies on competitive market forces to determine the quality, variety, and price of air services, 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 the conference report on S…: Senate Vote, Oct 14, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-1141/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-2493 (accessed 2026-10-17).