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Senate roll call 466 · 95th Congress · Sep 28, 1977

That the Senate sustain the ruling of the chair that the johnston amendment #1058 (see RC 468) to the byrd-jackson substitute amendment #1022 (see RC 489) for

On Sep 28, 1977, the Senate voted 22–70 (S 2104). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–40, Republicans 5–30, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
22
No
70
Did not vote
12
Date
Sep 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 40 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 30 no · 3 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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