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Senate roll call 383 · 95th Congress · Sep 16, 1977

To table the eagleton amendment to S. 995, the bill amending the civil rights act of 1964 so as to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy or relat

On Sep 16, 1977, the Senate voted 44–41 (S 995). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–19, Republicans 12–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
44
No
41
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 16, 1977

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 19 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 21 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 995: A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit sex discrimination on the basis of pregnancy.

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 table the eagleton amendment to S. 995…: Senate Vote, Sep 16, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-383/to-table-the-eagleton-amendment-to-s-995-the (accessed 2026-10-13).

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