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Senate roll call 459 · 95th Congress · Sep 27, 1977

To table metzenbaum amendment #946 to S. 2104, an amendment modifying the "purpose" section of the bill so as to state that the burden of increased costs shall

On Sep 27, 1977, the Senate voted 50–32 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–31, Republicans 31–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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

50

No

32

Did not vote

20

Date

Sep 27, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.