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Senate roll call 342 · 95th Congress · Aug 5, 1977

To agree to the committee amendment to H.R. 7797 that modifies the provision on the use of funds to assist uganda, cambodia, laos, or vietnam. The committee a

On Aug 5, 1977, the Senate voted 47–29 (HR 7797). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–11, Republicans 11–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
47
No
29
Did not vote
23
Date
Aug 5, 1977

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 11 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7797: A bill making appropriations for foreign assistance and related programs 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the committee amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Aug 5, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-342/to-agree-to-the-committee-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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