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Senate roll call 265 · 95th Congress · Jun 29, 1977

To agree to a modified amendment to H.R. 7555 that would require that before an employer is fined for a first instance violation of osha rules that he be given

On Jun 29, 1977, the Senate voted 61–27 (HR 7555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–22, Republicans 30–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
61
No
27
Did not vote
15
Date
Jun 29, 1977

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 agree to a modified amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jun 29, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-265/to-agree-to-a-modified-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-16).

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