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Senate roll call 283 · 95th Congress · Jul 13, 1977

To amend H.R. 7553 by barring the production of the neutron bomb until the President certifies to Congress that the production of these weapons is in the natio

On Jul 13, 1977, the Senate voted 74–19 (HR 7553). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–4, Republicans 21–15, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
74
No
19
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 13, 1977

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 15 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7553: A bill making appropriations for public works for water and power development and energy research 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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