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Senate roll call 969 · 95th Congress · Aug 21, 1978

To table mcclure amendment #1692 to H. J. RES. 554, an amendment prohibiting a state from rescinding its action in ratifying the proposed constitutional amendme

On Aug 21, 1978, the Senate voted 67–5 (HJR 554). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–1, Republicans 24–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
5
Did not vote
31
Date
Aug 21, 1978

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • 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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