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Senate roll call 224 · 95th Congress · Jun 20, 1977

To amend S. 717 by requiring that the secretary of labor publish a paperwork impact analysis for every proposed rule change.

On Jun 20, 1977, the Senate voted 41–45 (S 717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–40, Republicans 27–6, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
41
No
45
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 20, 1977

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 40 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 6 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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