To amend S. 3073 by declaring a national policy to maintain the fiscal integrity of the highway trust fund by requiring that its expenditures can not exceed its

On Aug 21, 1978, the Senate voted 86–0 (S 3073). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–0, Republicans 36–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Aug 21, 1978

By party

Democrats50 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3073 by declaring a national…: Senate Vote, Aug 21, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-975/to-amend-s-3073-by-declaring-a-national-policy (accessed 2026-10-17).