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Senate roll call 804 · 95th Congress · Jun 22, 1978

To invoke cloture on the byrd (WV) substitute for H.R. 8410 (see RC 165).

On Jun 22, 1978, the Senate voted 53–45 (HR 8410). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–20, Republicans 13–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
53
No
45
Did not vote
4
Date
Jun 22, 1978

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 20 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 25 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To invoke cloture on the byrd (WV)…: Senate Vote, Jun 22, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-804/to-invoke-cloture-on-the-byrd-wv-substitute-for (accessed 2026-10-17).