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Senate roll call 225 · 95th Congress · Jun 20, 1977

To table the motion to reconsider the schmitt amendment #348 (see RC 224) to S. 717.

On Jun 20, 1977, the Senate voted 44–41 (S 717). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–13, Republicans 5–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
44
No
41
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 20, 1977

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 13 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 28 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 717: A bill to promote safety and health in the mining industry, to prevent recurring disasters in the mining industry, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the motion to reconsider the…: Senate Vote, Jun 20, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-225/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-schmitt-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).

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