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Senate roll call 244 · 95th Congress · Jun 27, 1977

To amend S. 555 by requiring that the financial interests of spouses and dependents of government officials be reported if those interests fall under "the cons

On Jun 27, 1977, the Senate voted 36–47 (S 555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–43, Republicans 26–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
36
No
47
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 43 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 555: A bill to establish certain federal agencies, effect certain reorganizations of the Federal Government, to implement certain reforms in the operation of the Federal Government and to preserve and promote the integrity of public officials and institutions,

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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