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Senate roll call 557 · 95th Congress · Oct 12, 1977

To amend S. 1303 so as to retain existing restrictions on involvement of the legal services corporation in school desegregation cases.

On Oct 12, 1977, the Senate voted 38–55 (S 1303). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–40, Republicans 20–16, 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

38

No

55

Did not vote

10

Date

Oct 12, 1977

From Voteview roll call records.