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Senate roll call 146 · 95th Congress · May 18, 1977

To table the mcintyre amendment to S. 826 that would have established an office of small business affairs in the department of energy.

On May 18, 1977, the Senate voted 51–35 (S 826). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–27, Republicans 24–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 35 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
51
No
35
Did not vote
17
Date
May 18, 1977

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 27 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 9 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 826: A bill to establish a Department of Energy in the executive branch by the reorganization of energy functions within the Federal Government in order to secure effective management to assure a coordinated national energy policy.

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 table the mcintyre amendment to S. 826…: Senate Vote, May 18, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-146/to-table-the-mcintyre-amendment-to-s-826-that (accessed 2026-10-16).

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