To pass H.R. 130, the bill protecting wholesalers and retailers of motor fuel.

On May 9, 1978, the Senate voted 95–0 (HR 130). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–0, Republicans 35–0, 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: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: May 9, 1978

By party

Democrats60 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 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. 130: A bill to provide for the protection of franchised distributors and retailers of motor fuel; to encourage conservation by requiring that information regarding the octane rating of automotive gasoline be disclosed to consumers; and to prevent deterioration of competition in gasoline marketing.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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