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Senate roll call 287 · 95th Congress · Jul 15, 1977

To amend S. 9 by asking for a presidential investigation into the availability of domestic crude oil and natural gas.

On Jul 15, 1977, the Senate voted 54–39 (S 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–11, Republicans 6–27, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
54
No
39
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 15, 1977

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 11 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • 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 by asking for a presidential…: Senate Vote, Jul 15, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-287/to-amend-s-9-by-asking-for-a-presidential (accessed 2026-10-17).