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Senate roll call 546 · 95th Congress · Oct 7, 1977

To table division 2 of the deconcini amendment #1038 to S. 1871. Division 2 gives the secretary of labor discretionary authority to exempt certain employers

On Oct 7, 1977, the Senate voted 43–48 (S 1871). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–19, Republicans 8–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

43

No

48

Did not vote

12

Date

Oct 7, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.