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Senate roll call 2 · 95th Congress · Jan 14, 1977

To table the mcgovern motion to refer to the committee on the judiciary S. RES. 18, a resolution expressing the Senate's opposition to a general presidential pa

On Jan 14, 1977, the Senate voted 37–41 (SRE 18). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–35, Republicans 23–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
37
No
41
Did not vote
24
Date
Jan 14, 1977

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 35 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 8 no · 7 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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