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Senate roll call 911 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1978

To amend H.R. 11445, the bill authorizing funds for programs of the small business administration for fiscal year 1979, by deleting language authorizing the gov

On Aug 2, 1978, the Senate voted 54–41 (HR 11445). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–31, Republicans 27–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
54
No
41
Did not vote
8
Date
Aug 2, 1978

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 31 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 11 no
  • 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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