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Senate roll call 580 · 95th Congress · Oct 27, 1977

To amend H.R. 5263 by imposing an excise tax on industrial and utility use of natural gas and oil by new major fuel-burning installations and by existing facil

On Oct 27, 1977, the Senate voted 51–37 (HR 5263). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–17, Republicans 13–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
51
No
37
Did not vote
10
Date
Oct 27, 1977

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 17 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5263: A bill to suspend until the close of June 30, 1979, the duty on certain bicycle parts.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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