To pass H.R. 5840, the revised version of the export administration act of 1969. The revised bill improves the administration of export controls and strengthe

On May 5, 1977, the Senate voted 90–1 (HR 5840). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 34–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 90
No: 1
Did not vote: 11
Date: May 5, 1977

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no

The bill

H.R. 5840: A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1969 in order to extend the authorities of that Act and improve the administration of export controls under that Act, and to strengthen the antiboycott provisions of that Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Jesse Helms R-NC

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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