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Senate roll call 239 · 95th Congress · Jun 24, 1977

To amend H.R. 7556 by increasing the appropriation for the maritime administration by $1.2 million in order to facilitate a raise in the annual allowance for m

On Jun 24, 1977, the Senate voted 49–35 (HR 7556). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–18, Republicans 17–16, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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
49
No
35
Did not vote
19
Date
Jun 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 18 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7556: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, l978.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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