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Senate roll call 207 · 95th Congress · Jun 15, 1977

To pass H.R. 6714, the bill authorizing appropriations for fiscal 1978 for international development assistance, after striking all after the enacting clause a

On Jun 15, 1977, the Senate voted 59–32 (HR 6714). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–13, Republicans 17–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
59
No
32
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 15, 1977

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6714: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize development assistance programs for fiscal year 1978, to amend the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 to make certain changes in the authorities of that Act.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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