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Senate roll call 317 · 95th Congress · Jul 27, 1977

To amend S. 926, the bill amending certain provision of the federal election campaign act of 1971, by extending the provisions of the bill to include primary e

On Jul 27, 1977, the Senate voted 37–56 (S 926). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–52, Republicans 32–3, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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

37

No

56

Did not vote

11

Date

Jul 27, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.