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Senate roll call 217 · 95th Congress · Jun 16, 1977

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 6689, as modified by the pell amendment, that would strike the portion of title III that reorganizes the board for internation

On Jun 16, 1977, the Senate voted 77–12 (HR 6689). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–10, Republicans 32–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
77
No
12
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 16, 1977

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6689: A bill to authorize fiscal year 1978 appropriations for the Department of State, the U.S. Information Agency, and the Board for International Broadcasting, to make certain changes in the Foreign Service personnel system.

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 agree to an amendment to H.R. 6689, as…: Senate Vote, Jun 16, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-217/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-h-r-6689 (accessed 2026-10-17).