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Senate roll call 230 · 95th Congress · Jun 21, 1977

To amend S. 717 by deleting the section of the bill that explains the authority of the secretary of labor to inspect mines and issue warnings and withdrawal no

On Jun 21, 1977, the Senate voted 21–76 (S 717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–57, Republicans 18–18, Independents 0–1. 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), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
21
No
76
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 21, 1977

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 57 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 18 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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