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Senate roll call 905 · 95th Congress · Jul 31, 1978

To agree to the church amendment offered in the nature of a substitute for the mcclure amendment to S. 2152. The mcclure amendment defines the term "human righ

On Jul 31, 1978, the Senate voted 57–30 (S 2152). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–2, Republicans 9–27, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
57
No
30
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 31, 1978

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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