To pass S. 1340.

On Jun 13, 1977, the Senate voted 79–1 (S 1340). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 32–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 79
No: 1
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 13, 1977

By party

Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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

William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 1340.: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-195/to-pass-s-1340 (accessed 2026-10-14).