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Senate roll call 384 · 95th Congress · Sep 16, 1977

To amend S. 995 by imposing a six week limit on the period of disability payments for childbirth or other related medical conditions.

On Sep 16, 1977, the Senate voted 13–72 (S 995). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–51, Republicans 11–22, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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
13
No
72
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 16, 1977

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 51 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 22 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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