To pass, as amended, H.R. 6138, the youth employment and training act of 1977, a bill which amends the ceta act of 1973 by extending employment and training op

On May 26, 1977, the Senate voted 80–3 (HR 6138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 31–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 80
No: 3
Did not vote: 12
Date: May 26, 1977

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no

The bill

H.R. 6138: A bill to provide employment and training opportunities for youth.

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 pass, as amended, H.R. 6138, the youth…: Senate Vote, May 26, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-170/to-pass-as-amended-h-r-6138-the-youth (accessed 2026-10-17).