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Senate roll call 253 · 95th Congress · Jun 28, 1977

To amend H.R. 7555 by striking language that prohibits the use of funds for the busing of students to schools other than the ones that are nearest to the stude

On Jun 28, 1977, the Senate voted 42–51 (HR 7555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–30, Republicans 14–23, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
42
No
51
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 30 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 23 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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