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Senate roll call 378 · 95th Congress · Sep 15, 1977

To agree to an amendment of the committee on commerce, science, and transportation to S. 1750. The committee amendment deletes a human resources committee amen

On Sep 15, 1977, the Senate voted 55–39 (S 1750). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–30, Republicans 26–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
55
No
39
Did not vote
8
Date
Sep 15, 1977

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 30 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1750: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended, to conduct studies concerning toxic and carcinogenic substances in foods, to conduct studies concerning saccharin, its impurities and toxicity and the

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 agree to an amendment of the committee on…: Senate Vote, Sep 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-378/to-agree-to-an-amendment-of-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).