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Senate roll call 583 · 95th Congress · Oct 27, 1977

To pass S. RES. 307, a resolution instructing the Senate conferees on H.R. 7555, the bill making appropriations to the departments of labor, and of health, edu

On Oct 27, 1977, the Senate voted 33–59 (SRE 307). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–43, Republicans 18–17, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
33
No
59
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 43 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 17 no · 3 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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