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Senate roll call 278 · 95th Congress · Jul 12, 1977

To table the mcgovern amendment #495 to S. 1811. The mcgovern amendment gives to the populace or the legislature of a state the right to express their judgemen

On Jul 12, 1977, the Senate voted 58–39 (S 1811). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–27, Republicans 25–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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
58
No
39
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 12, 1977

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 27 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 12 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the mcgovern amendment #495 to S…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-278/to-table-the-mcgovern-amendment-495-to-s-1811 (accessed 2026-10-17).