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Senate roll call 761 · 95th Congress · Apr 19, 1978

To amend S. 2493 by requiring the civil aeronautics board to authorize any new air transportation service unless they determine that the service will not be "co

On Apr 19, 1978, the Senate voted 69–23 (S 2493). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–16, Republicans 31–6, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
69
No
23
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 19, 1978

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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