To pass S. 2534, the bill extending the health maintenence organization programs funded under title xiii of the public health service act for an additional six

On Jul 21, 1978, the Senate voted 71–1 (S 2534). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 28–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 71
No: 1
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jul 21, 1978

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no

The bill

S. 2534: A bill to revise and extend the provisions of title XIII of the Public Health Service Act relating to health maintenance organizations.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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