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Senate roll call 480 · 95th Congress · Sep 28, 1977

To table the bayh amendment #908 to the pearson-bentsen substitute (see RC 390) for S. 2104. The bayh amendment requires the federal power commission to determ

On Sep 28, 1977, the Senate voted 56–35 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–32, Republicans 31–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
35
Did not vote
12
Date
Sep 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 32 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 4 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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