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Senate roll call 53 · 95th Congress · Mar 15, 1977

To amend S. 174 by allowing the President to resume the purchase of chromium from rhodesia if he deems the action helpful in solving the problems of the country

On Mar 15, 1977, the Senate voted 93–0 (S 174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 36–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
93
No
0
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 15, 1977

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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