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Senate roll call 559 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1977

To table the domenici amendment to S. 1303. Domenici amendment #928 entitles small businesses or individuals with assets or incomes below a specific level to r

On Oct 12, 1977, the Senate voted 36–55 (S 1303). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–27, Republicans 7–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
36
No
55
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 12, 1977

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 28 no · 3 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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