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Senate roll call 223 · 95th Congress · Jun 20, 1977

To amend S. 717, a bill making further provisions for safety and health in the mining industry, by requiring that the secretary of labor publish an economic im

On Jun 20, 1977, the Senate voted 29–57 (S 717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–49, Republicans 24–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
29
No
57
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 20, 1977

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 49 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 717: A bill to promote safety and health in the mining industry, to prevent recurring disasters in the mining industry, and for other purposes.

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 amend S. 717, a bill making further…: Senate Vote, Jun 20, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-223/to-amend-s-717-a-bill-making-further-provisions (accessed 2026-10-17).