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Senate roll call 524 · 95th Congress · Oct 4, 1977

To agree to amendemnt #1039 in the nature of a substitute for the pearson-bentsen substitute #862 (see RC 390) for S. 2104. The bumpers amendment provides for

On Oct 4, 1977, the Senate voted 50–46 (S 2104). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–45, Republicans 35–3, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
50
No
46
Did not vote
4
Date
Oct 4, 1977

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 45 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 3 no
  • 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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