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Senate roll call 460 · 95th Congress · Sep 27, 1977

To table metzenbaum amendment #944 to S. 2104, an amendment stating that the price of natural gas shall be determined in part by the "actual costs associated w

On Sep 27, 1977, the Senate voted 56–30 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 22–31, Republicans 33–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
56
No
30
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 31 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 3 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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