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Senate roll call 529 · 95th Congress · Oct 6, 1977

To table the modified brooke amendment #879 to S. 2114. The brooke amendment expands the federal program so as to offer to the states some financial assistanc

On Oct 6, 1977, the Senate voted 54–43 (S 2114). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–32, Republicans 25–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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

54

No

43

Did not vote

6

Date

Oct 6, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.