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Senate roll call 585 · 95th Congress · Oct 27, 1977

To table the heinz motion to reconsider the vote on the heinz amendment (see RC 584) to H.R. 5263.

On Oct 27, 1977, the Senate voted 46–39 (HR 5263). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–26, Republicans 18–15, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 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
46
No
39
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 26 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5263: A bill to suspend until the close of June 30, 1979, the duty on certain bicycle parts.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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