To pass S. 555.

On Jun 27, 1977, the Senate voted 74–5 (S 555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 24–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 74
No: 5
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jun 27, 1977

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Harrison Hagan Schmitt R-NM voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

The bill

S. 555: A bill to establish certain federal agencies, effect certain reorganizations of the Federal Government, to implement certain reforms in the operation of the Federal Government and to preserve and promote the integrity of public officials and institutions,

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. 555.: Senate Vote, Jun 27, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-245/to-pass-s-555 (accessed 2026-10-14).