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Senate roll call 43 · 95th Congress · Mar 10, 1977

To agree to an amendment to S. 427, the Senate companion bill to H.R. 11, a bill authorizing funds for public works employment programs. The durkin amendment

On Mar 10, 1977, the Senate voted 62–28 (S 427). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–17, Republicans 24–10, 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
28
Did not vote
12
Date
Mar 10, 1977

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 17 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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