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Senate roll call 129 · 95th Congress · May 2, 1977

To amend H.R. 4876, economic stimulus supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1977, by reducing funding for public service jobs by $3.9 billion.

On May 2, 1977, the Senate voted 33–46. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–42, Republicans 23–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
46
Did not vote
18
Date
May 2, 1977

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 42 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 6 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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