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Senate roll call 171 · 95th Congress · Jun 6, 1977

To amend S. 1523, a bill authorizing appropriations for housing and community development assistance programs for fiscal years 1978 through 1980, by reducing t

On Jun 6, 1977, the Senate voted 39–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–24, Republicans 20–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
33
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 6, 1977

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 24 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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