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Senate roll call 405 · 95th Congress · Sep 24, 1977

To table the metzenbaum amendment #851 to the ford amendment #881 (see RC 404) to S. 2104. The metzenbaum amendment changes the wording of the ford amendment s

On Sep 24, 1977, the Senate voted 41–31 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–32, Republicans 27–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
41
No
31
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 32 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 2 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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