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Senate roll call 179 · 95th Congress · Jun 9, 1977

To table division i of the griffin amendment to the nelson amendment (see RC 181) to S. 252. Division i of the griffin amendment specifies that only american

On Jun 9, 1977, the Senate voted 56–38 (S 252). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–10, Republicans 9–27, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
56
No
38
Did not vote
10
Date
Jun 9, 1977

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 27 no · 2 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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