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Senate roll call 590 · 95th Congress · Oct 28, 1977

To amend H.R. 5263 so as to delete a subsection of the bill that authorizes the President of the United States to impose or adjust tariffs, fees or quotas on i

On Oct 28, 1977, the Senate voted 23–58 (HR 5263). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–36, Republicans 9–21, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
23
No
58
Did not vote
22
Date
Oct 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 36 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 21 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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