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Senate roll call 134 · 95th Congress · May 4, 1977

To agree to a modified amendment to S. CON. RES. 19 that would increase budget authority by $500 million and outlays by $400 million for veterans' services and

On May 4, 1977, the Senate voted 59–37. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–17, Republicans 17–19, 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
59
No
37
Did not vote
8
Date
May 4, 1977

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 17 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a modified amendment to S. CON…: Senate Vote, May 4, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-134/to-agree-to-a-modified-amendment-to-s-con (accessed 2026-10-15).

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