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Senate roll call 191 · 95th Congress · Jun 13, 1977

To table the melcher amendment to S. 1340, the bill authorizing appropriations for nonnuclear programs of the energy research and development administration fo

On Jun 13, 1977, the Senate voted 43–40 (S 1340). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–20, Republicans 11–20, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
40
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 13, 1977

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 20 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1340: A bill to authorize appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for energy research, development, demonstration, and related programs in accordance with section 261 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, section 305 of the

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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