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Senate roll call 526 · 95th Congress · Oct 4, 1977

To amend H.R. 9005, the bill making appropriations to the district of columbia for fiscal 1978, by restoring a $27 million appropriation for the purchase of la

On Oct 4, 1977, the Senate voted 25–65 (HR 9005). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–42, Republicans 11–24, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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
25
No
65
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 4, 1977

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 42 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9005: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 9005, the bill making…: Senate Vote, Oct 4, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-526/to-amend-h-r-9005-the-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).