To pass H.R. 6655, the housing and community development act of 1977, after striking all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the text of s.

On Jun 7, 1977, the Senate voted 79–7. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 28–8, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 79
No: 7
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jun 7, 1977

By party

Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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