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Senate roll call 502 · 95th Congress · Sep 30, 1977

To pass, as amended, H.R. 9290, a bill authorizing an increase in the temporary public debt limit.

On Sep 30, 1977, the Senate voted 58–30 (HR 9290). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–11, Republicans 17–18, Independents 0–1. 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
58
No
30
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 30, 1977

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 11 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9290: A bill to increase the temporary debt limit.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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