To pass H.R. 6179, the bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal year 1978 for the U.S. Arms control and disarmament agency.

On Jun 16, 1977, the Senate voted 82–0 (HR 6179). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 31–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 82
No: 0
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jun 16, 1977

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 6179: A bill to amend the Arms Control and Disarmament Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1978.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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