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Senate roll call 228 · 95th Congress · Jun 21, 1977

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute bill to S. 717. The hatch substitute bill would differentiate laws applying to coal mining operations f

On Jun 21, 1977, the Senate voted 30–66 (S 717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–54, Republicans 24–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
30
No
66
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 21, 1977

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 54 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 12 no · 2 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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