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Senate roll call 896 · 95th Congress · Jul 28, 1978

To table the church amendment offered in the nature of a substitute for the weicker amendment (see RC 261) to S. 2152, the bill authorizing funds for U.S. Parti

On Jul 28, 1978, the Senate voted 46–30 (S 2152). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–30, Republicans 26–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
46
No
30
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 28, 1978

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 30 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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