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Senate roll call 279 · 95th Congress · Jul 12, 1977

To amend S. 1811 by striking title II, the provision increasing the federal charge to electrical facilities for uranium enrichment services.

On Jul 12, 1977, the Senate voted 39–58 (S 1811). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–46, Republicans 26–11, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
39
No
58
Did not vote
7
Date
Jul 12, 1977

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 46 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 11 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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