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Senate roll call 166 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To amend S. 275 by reducing the target prices for wheat and for feed grains for fiscal years 1979 through 1982.

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 43–51 (S 275). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–33, Republicans 18–19, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 42 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
43
No
51
Did not vote
9
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 33 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 19 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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