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Senate roll call 227 · 95th Congress · Jun 20, 1977

To amend S. 717 with a sunset provision that provides for the termination of the new health and safety standards on december 31, 1982 or five years after the e

On Jun 20, 1977, the Senate voted 31–52 (S 717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–49, Republicans 27–6, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
31
No
52
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 20, 1977

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 49 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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