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Senate roll call 145 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To table the kennedy amendment to S. 826, the bill creating a federal department of energy. The kennedy amendment would authorize the awarding of reasonable f

On May 18, 1977, the Senate voted 59–34 (S 826). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–29, Republicans 29–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
59
No
34
Did not vote
10
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 29 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 826: A bill to establish a Department of Energy in the executive branch by the reorganization of energy functions within the Federal Government in order to secure effective management to assure a coordinated national energy policy.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the kennedy amendment to S. 826…: Senate Vote, May 18, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-145/to-table-the-kennedy-amendment-to-s-826-the (accessed 2026-10-17).