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Senate roll call 33 · 95th Congress · Feb 4, 1977

To table the hathaway amendment to S. RES. 4, an amendment that would limit a senator to eight years continous service on a committee.

On Feb 4, 1977, the Senate voted 72–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–13, Republicans 30–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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

72

No

15

Did not vote

13

Date

Feb 4, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.