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Senate roll call 442 · 95th Congress · Sep 27, 1977

To table abourezk amendment #913 to the pearson-bentsen substitute (see RC 390) for S. 2104. Abourezk amendment #913 would allow for charges in excess of the n

On Sep 27, 1977, the Senate voted 55–35 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–33, Republicans 31–3, 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
55
No
35
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 33 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 3 no · 4 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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