To amend S. 1437 by incorporating the text of S. 1585, the protection of children against sexual exploitation act of 1977.

On Jan 26, 1978, the Senate voted 88–0 (S 1437). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 33–0, 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: 88
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jan 26, 1978

By party

Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 1437 by incorporating the text…: Senate Vote, Jan 26, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-646/to-amend-s-1437-by-incorporating-the-text-of (accessed 2026-10-17).