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Senate roll call 34 · 95th Congress · Feb 4, 1977

To table the nelson amendment to S. RES. 4, an amendment that provides for a rotation of committee chairmanships after no more than six continuous years of ser

On Feb 4, 1977, the Senate voted 62–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–21, Republicans 28–6, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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

62

No

26

Did not vote

12

Date

Feb 4, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.