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Senate roll call 808 · 95th Congress · Jun 23, 1978

To pass H.R. 12933, the bill making appropriations for the department of transportation and related agencies for fiscal year 1979.

On Jun 23, 1978, the Senate voted 55–15 (HR 12933). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–4, Republicans 18–11, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
55
No
15
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 23, 1978

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12933: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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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