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Senate roll call 20 · 95th Congress · Jan 31, 1977

To table the brooke amendment #15 to S. 474. The brooke amendment would prohibit the termination of gas service for users unable to pay for such service during

On Jan 31, 1977, the Senate voted 63–29 (S 474). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–20, Republicans 26–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
63
No
29
Did not vote
12
Date
Jan 31, 1977

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 20 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 474: A bill to authorize the President of the United States to order emergency deliveries and transportation of natural gas to deal with existing imminent shortages by providing assistance in meeting requirements for high priority uses, to provide authority fo

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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