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Senate roll call 231 · 95th Congress · Jun 21, 1977

To pass S. 717.

On Jun 21, 1977, the Senate voted 78–18 (S 717). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–2, Republicans 20–16, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
78
No
18
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 21, 1977

By party

  • Democrats57 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 717.: Senate Vote, Jun 21, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-231/to-pass-s-717 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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