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Senate roll call 392 · 95th Congress · Sep 23, 1977

To table division 2 of the mcgovern amendment #889 (see RC 398) to S. 2104. Division 2 states that the purpose of the act is to establish an independent publi

On Sep 23, 1977, the Senate voted 79–16 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–15, Republicans 36–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
79
No
16
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 23, 1977

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 15 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 division 2 of the mcgovern…: Senate Vote, Sep 23, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-392/to-table-division-2-of-the-mcgovern-amendment-889 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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