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Senate roll call 546 · 95th Congress · Oct 7, 1977

To table division 2 of the deconcini amendment #1038 to S. 1871. Division 2 gives the secretary of labor discretionary authority to exempt certain employers

On Oct 7, 1977, the Senate voted 43–48 (S 1871). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–19, Republicans 8–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
43
No
48
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 7, 1977

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 28 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table division 2 of the deconcini…: Senate Vote, Oct 7, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-546/to-table-division-2-of-the-deconcini-amendment-1038 (accessed 2026-10-17).