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Senate roll call 592 · 95th Congress · Oct 28, 1977

To table the magnuson amendment (see RC 593) to H.R. 5263.

On Oct 28, 1977, the Senate voted 38–41 (HR 5263). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–31, Republicans 18–12, 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
38
No
41
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 31 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 12 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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