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Senate roll call 589 · 95th Congress · Oct 28, 1977

To amend H.R. 5263 by deleting the proposed tax credit for the production of oil from shale rock.

On Oct 28, 1977, the Senate voted 36–47 (HR 5263). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–21, Republicans 3–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
36
No
47
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 28, 1977

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 26 no · 9 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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