To pass H.R. 7557, the department of transportation appropriations act for fiscal 1978.

On Jun 23, 1977, the Senate voted 86–0 (HR 7557). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 35–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 17
Date: Jun 23, 1977

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 7557: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, l978.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 7557, the department of…: Senate Vote, Jun 23, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-236/to-pass-h-r-7557-the-department-of-transportation (accessed 2026-10-17).