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Senate roll call 5 · 95th Congress · Jan 19, 1977

To proceed to the consideration of S. RES. 18.

On Jan 19, 1977, the Senate voted 50–41 (SRE 18). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–32, Republicans 25–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
50
No
41
Did not vote
13
Date
Jan 19, 1977

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 32 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 9 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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