That the Senate sustain the ruling of the chair that long (for metzenbaum) amendment #1087 is out of order because it does not deal with the presently modified

On Sep 29, 1977, the Senate voted 95–0 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–0, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Sep 29, 1977

By party

Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “That the Senate sustain the ruling of the…: Senate Vote, Sep 29, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-489/that-the-senate-sustain-the-ruling-of-the-chair (accessed 2026-10-17).