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Senate roll call 280 · 95th Congress · Jul 13, 1977

To amend H.R. 7553 by unconditionally prohibiting the production of the neutron bomb.

On Jul 13, 1977, the Senate voted 38–58 (HR 7553). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–29, Republicans 10–28, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
38
No
58
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 13, 1977

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 29 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 28 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7553: A bill making appropriations for public works for water and power development and energy research for the fiscal year ending September 30, l978.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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