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Senate roll call 497 · 95th Congress · Sep 30, 1977

To table metzenbaum amendment #1297 to S. 2104, as modified (see RC 489). The metzenbaum amendment sets the price of old natural gas at $1.45 per million btus

On Sep 30, 1977, the Senate voted 89–3 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–2, Republicans 35–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
89
No
3
Did not vote
10
Date
Sep 30, 1977

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 2 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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