To amend H.R. 13125 by deleting $1.6 million from the funds for the administrative expenses of the office of the secretary.

On Aug 9, 1978, the Senate voted 35–51. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–47, Republicans 26–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 35
No: 51
Did not vote: 17
Date: Aug 9, 1978

By party

Democrats8 yes · 47 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Maryon Pittman Allen D-AL voted yes
Dennis Webster Deconcini D-AZ voted yes
Abraham Alexander Ribicoff D-CT voted yes
Richard Bernard Stone D-FL voted yes
Charles Harting Percy R-IL voted no
Milton Ruben Young R-ND voted no
Howard Walter Cannon D-NV voted yes
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted no
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. D-TX voted yes
William Proxmire D-WI voted yes
Jennings Randolph D-WV voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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