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Senate roll call 307 · 95th Congress · Jul 19, 1977

That the Senate rule on the germaneness of a committee amendment found in section 843 of H.R. 7933. The committee amendment that is in question proposes the u

On Jul 19, 1977, the Senate voted 62–31 (HR 7933). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–11, Republicans 15–20, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
62
No
31
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 19, 1977

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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