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Senate roll call 603 · 95th Congress · Oct 31, 1977

To amend the emergency petroleum allocation act of 1973 with respect to the definition of a "stripper well" and apply the new definition to the tax and price c

On Oct 31, 1977, the Senate voted 62–24 (HR 5263). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–23, Republicans 31–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
62
No
24
Did not vote
12
Date
Oct 31, 1977

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 23 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 3 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the emergency petroleum allocation…: Senate Vote, Oct 31…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-603/to-amend-the-emergency-petroleum-allocation-act-of-1973 (accessed 2026-10-18).