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Senate roll call 289 · 95th Congress · Jul 15, 1977

To amend S. 9 by providing that at least 20% of offshore drilling be reserved for independent refiners.

On Jul 15, 1977, the Senate voted 54–33 (S 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–20, Republicans 18–14, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
54
No
33
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 15, 1977

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 20 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 9: A bill to establish a policy for the management of oil and natural gas in the outer Continental Shelf, to protect the marine and coastal environment, to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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