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Senate roll call 285 · 95th Congress · Jul 14, 1977

To amend S. 9, the bill to establish a policy for the management of oil and natural gas in the outer continental shelf, by officially mandating the secretary o

On Jul 14, 1977, the Senate voted 52–46 (S 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–14, Republicans 6–32, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
52
No
46
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 14, 1977

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 32 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 9: A bill to establish a policy for the management of oil and natural gas in the outer Continental Shelf, to protect the marine and coastal environment, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and for other purposes.

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 amend S. 9, the bill to establish a…: Senate Vote, Jul 14, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-285/to-amend-s-9-the-bill-to-establish-a (accessed 2026-10-17).