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Senate roll call 333 · 95th Congress · Aug 4, 1977

To table the motion to reconsider the bentsen amendment (see RC 332) to S. 1952.

On Aug 4, 1977, the Senate voted 51–45. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–21, Republicans 13–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
51
No
45
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 4, 1977

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 21 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 24 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 table the motion to reconsider the…: Senate Vote, Aug 4, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-333/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-bentsen-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).