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Senate roll call 56 · 95th Congress · Mar 15, 1977

To agree to an amendment to S. 174 that would nullify the bill if the President were to discover a significant interruption in the supply of any commodity esse

On Mar 15, 1977, the Senate voted 42–50 (S 174). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–40, Republicans 26–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
42
No
50
Did not vote
12
Date
Mar 15, 1977

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 40 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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