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Senate roll call 152 · 95th Congress · May 20, 1977

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute to the johnston amendment #275 to S. 7. The hart amendment would prohibit surface mining in alluvial VA

On May 20, 1977, the Senate voted 37–45 (S 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–22, Republicans 10–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
37
No
45
Did not vote
15
Date
May 20, 1977

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 25 no · 3 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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