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Senate roll call 303 · 95th Congress · Jul 19, 1977

To amend H.R. 7933 by deleting from the appropriations the $694,000 for the army national board for promotion of civilian rifle practice.

On Jul 19, 1977, the Senate voted 15–82 (HR 7933). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–49, Republicans 3–34, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
15
No
82
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 19, 1977

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 49 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 34 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7933: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense 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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