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Senate roll call 161 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To amend S. 275 by increasing the target price for the 1977 corn crop from $1.70 per bushel to $1.85 per bushel.

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 25–69 (S 275). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–37, Republicans 7–31, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
25
No
69
Did not vote
10
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 37 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 31 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 275: A bill to provide price and income protection for farmers and assure consumers of an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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