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Senate roll call 294 · 95th Congress · Jul 18, 1977

To table the curtis amendment to H.R. 7932, the bill making appropriations to the legislative branch for fiscal 1978. The curtis amendment permits that employe

On Jul 18, 1977, the Senate voted 34–60 (HR 7932). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–25, Republicans 0–35, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
34
No
60
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 18, 1977

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 25 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7932: A bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the curtis amendment to H.R. 7932…: Senate Vote, Jul 18, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-294/to-table-the-curtis-amendment-to-h-r-7932 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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