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Senate roll call 925 · 95th Congress · Aug 7, 1978

To pass H.R. 12935, the bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for fiscal year 1979.

On Aug 7, 1978, the Senate voted 67–20 (HR 12935). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–6, Republicans 19–13, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
67
No
20
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 7, 1978

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 13 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12935: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, 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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