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Senate roll call 322 · 95th Congress · Aug 2, 1977

To amend S. 926 by striking the section of the bill that deals with the public financing of Senate general election campaigns.

On Aug 2, 1977, the Senate voted 58–39 (S 926). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–30, Republicans 28–9, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
58
No
39
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 2, 1977

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 30 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 9 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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