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Senate roll call 169 · 95th Congress · May 24, 1977

To pass S. 275.

On May 24, 1977, the Senate voted 69–18 (S 275). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–7, Republicans 22–13, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
69
No
18
Did not vote
11
Date
May 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 275.: Senate Vote, May 24, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-169/to-pass-s-275 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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