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Senate roll call 49 · 95th Congress · Mar 14, 1977

To instruct the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absent senators.

On Mar 14, 1977, the Senate voted 71–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–1, Republicans 27–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
71
No
2
Did not vote
31
Date
Mar 14, 1977

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 1 no · 10 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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