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Senate roll call 539 · 95th Congress · Oct 6, 1977

To amend the stafford amendment (see RC 540) to S. 1871 by gradually reducing the tip credit from 50% to 40%.

On Oct 6, 1977, the Senate voted 42–47 (S 1871). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–35, Republicans 21–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

42

No

47

Did not vote

14

Date

Oct 6, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.