To pass H.R. 12255, after striking all after the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof the text of S. 2850.

On Jul 24, 1978, the Senate voted 85–2 (HR 12255). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–1, Republicans 33–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 85
No: 2
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jul 24, 1978

By party

Democrats56 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

H.R. 12255: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for improved programs for older persons, 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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