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Senate roll call 491 · 95th Congress · Sep 29, 1977

To table long (for metzenbaum) amendment #1167 to the byrd-jackson substitute #1022 (see RC 489) for S. 2104. Amendment #1167 raises the fine for violation of

On Sep 29, 1977, the Senate voted 58–34 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–31, Republicans 30–4, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
58
No
34
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 29, 1977

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 31 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 4 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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