To pass S. 1863, the bill authorizing supplemental appropriations for the department of defense for fiscal year 1978.

On Oct 7, 1977, the Senate voted 66–1 (S 1863). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–0, Republicans 24–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 66
No: 1
Did not vote: 34
Date: Oct 7, 1977

By party

Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no

The bill

S. 1863: A bill to authorize appropriations during the fiscal year 1978 for procurement of aircraft and missiles, and research, development, test and evaluation for the Armed Forces.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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