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Senate roll call 178 · 95th Congress · Jun 8, 1977

To alter S. 252, proposed clean air act amendments of 1977, with an amendment to the hart amendment. The griffin-riegle amendment asks for an EPA study on the

On Jun 8, 1977, the Senate voted 51–43. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–33, Republicans 25–11, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
51
No
43
Did not vote
9
Date
Jun 8, 1977

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 11 no · 2 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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