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Senate roll call 517 · 95th Congress · Oct 3, 1977

That the Senate rule on the baker point of order that under cloture, the author of an amendment has the right to recall his amendments submitted to the desk wit

On Oct 3, 1977, the Senate voted 59–34 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–22, Republicans 25–11, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 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
59
No
34
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 3, 1977

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 22 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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