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Senate roll call 229 · 95th Congress · Jun 21, 1977

To amend S. 717 by retaining the present law which leaves the administration of health and safety standards to the separate state governments.

On Jun 21, 1977, the Senate voted 35–61 (S 717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–48, Republicans 23–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
35
No
61
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 21, 1977

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 48 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 13 no · 2 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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