To table the packwood amendment offered in the nature of a substitute to the dole amendment (see RC 587) to H.R. 5263. The packwood amendment delays the effec

On Oct 27, 1977, the Senate voted 80–2 (HR 5263). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 28–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 80
No: 2
Did not vote: 20
Date: Oct 27, 1977

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert William Packwood R-OR voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

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

Robert William Packwood R-OR
Malcolm Wallop R-WY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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