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Senate roll call 187 · 95th Congress · Jun 10, 1977

To amend S. 252 by authorizing the President to require the use of local coal supplies in any state or county before allowing the use of imported coal supplies.

On Jun 10, 1977, the Senate voted 45–44 (S 252). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–19, Republicans 8–27, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
45
No
44
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 10, 1977

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 19 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 27 no · 3 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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