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Senate roll call 273 · 95th Congress · Jul 1, 1977

To table the nunn amendment to the hatfield amendment #627 to H.R. 7553. The nunn amendment allows Congress to bar the production of neutron bombs by means of

On Jul 1, 1977, the Senate voted 41–44. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–22, Republicans 10–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
41
No
44
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 1, 1977

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 22 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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