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Senate roll call 28 · 95th Congress · Feb 2, 1977

To table the burdick amendment to S. RES. 4, an amendment which maintains the standing committee on the post office and civil service.

On Feb 2, 1977, the Senate voted 55–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–32, Republicans 27–10, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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

55

No

42

Did not vote

6

Date

Feb 2, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.