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Senate roll call 958 · 95th Congress · Aug 15, 1978

To waive section 303(b) of the congressional budget act in order that the Senate may consider long amendment #1660, an amendment similar to long amendment #1658

On Aug 15, 1978, the Senate voted 31–62 (HR 12050). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–37, Republicans 13–24, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 31 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
31
No
62
Did not vote
11
Date
Aug 15, 1978

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 37 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 24 no · 1 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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