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Senate roll call 869 · 95th Congress · Jul 20, 1978

To amend S. 3084 by clarifying the meaning of the phrase "expected to reside in the community" as contained in the housing and community development act of 1974

On Jul 20, 1978, the Senate voted 34–50 (S 3084). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–40, Republicans 27–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
34
No
50
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 20, 1978

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 40 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3084: A bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community, and neighborhood development and preservation, and related programs, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3084 by clarifying the meaning…: Senate Vote, Jul 20, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-869/to-amend-s-3084-by-clarifying-the-meaning-of (accessed 2026-10-17).