To agree to the amended dole amendment (see RC 215) to H.R. 6689.

On Jun 16, 1977, the Senate voted 91–1 (HR 6689). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 33–1, 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: 91
No: 1
Did not vote: 12
Date: Jun 16, 1977

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no

The bill

H.R. 6689: A bill to authorize fiscal year 1978 appropriations for the Department of State, the U.S. Information Agency, and the Board for International Broadcasting, to make certain changes in the Foreign Service personnel system.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

James Albertus Mcclure R-ID

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the amended dole amendment (see…: Senate Vote, Jun 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-216/to-agree-to-the-amended-dole-amendment-see-rc (accessed 2026-10-17).