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Senate roll call 19 · 95th Congress · Jan 31, 1977

To amend S. 474 by directing the President to conduct a comprehensive study of all phases of the natural gas industry.

On Jan 31, 1977, the Senate voted 37–55 (S 474). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–27, Republicans 7–28, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
37
No
55
Did not vote
11
Date
Jan 31, 1977

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 27 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 28 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 474: A bill to authorize the President of the United States to order emergency deliveries and transportation of natural gas to deal with existing imminent shortages by providing assistance in meeting requirements for high priority uses, to provide authority fo

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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