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Senate roll call 577 · 95th Congress · Oct 25, 1977

To pass S. 1771, the bill extending the basic operating authority of the overseas private investment corporation (opic) until september 30, 1981.

On Oct 25, 1977, the Senate voted 69–12 (S 1771). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–10, Republicans 27–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
69
No
12
Did not vote
20
Date
Oct 25, 1977

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 10 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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