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Senate roll call 281 · 95th Congress · Jul 13, 1977

That the Senate rule on the question of the germaneness of the kennedy amendment to H.R. 7553. The kennedy amendment would bar the production of the neutron b

On Jul 13, 1977, the Senate voted 48–47 (HR 7553). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–21, Republicans 13–25, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
48
No
47
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 13, 1977

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 21 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 25 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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