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Senate roll call 151 · 95th Congress · May 19, 1977

To amend S. 7 by permitting that the separate state governments retain the right to regulate surface mining and reclamation operations in their respective state

On May 19, 1977, the Senate voted 39–51 (S 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–39, Republicans 22–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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

39

No

51

Did not vote

13

Date

May 19, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.