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Senate roll call 783 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1978

To amend the gravel amendment to H.R. 8309, the navigation development act, by striking the section that exempts kings river water users from an acreage limitat

On May 2, 1978, the Senate voted 52–37. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–9, Republicans 6–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

52

No

37

Did not vote

13

Date

May 2, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.