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Senate roll call 304 · 95th Congress · Jul 19, 1977

To table the stennis (committee) amendment to H.R. 7933. The stennis amendment prohibits the use of funds authorized in this bill for the consolidation of navy

On Jul 19, 1977, the Senate voted 21–75 (HR 7933). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–45, Republicans 6–31, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
21
No
75
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 19, 1977

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 45 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 31 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7933: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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