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Senate roll call 556 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1977

To offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute for S. 1303, the bill authorizing appropriations for the extension of the legal services corporation. The h

On Oct 12, 1977, the Senate voted 23–67 (S 1303). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–50, Republicans 17–18, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 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

23

No

67

Did not vote

12

Date

Oct 12, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.