To pass, as amended, S. 925, a bill to delegate temporary authority to the secretary of the interior so that emergency actions can be taken to mitigate the imp

On Mar 15, 1977, the Senate voted 92–0 (S 925). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 35–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 92
No: 0
Did not vote: 12
Date: Mar 15, 1977

By party

Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 925: A bill to provide temporary authorities to the Secretary of the Interior to facilitate emergency actions to mitigate the impacts of the 1976-77 drought.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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