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Senate roll call 60 · 95th Congress · Mar 17, 1977

To pass, as amended, S. 560, a bill to enable all wheat producers to use a portion of their lands for grazing or for growing hay, rather than for wheat product

On Mar 17, 1977, the Senate voted 72–22 (S 650). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–10, Republicans 25–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
72
No
22
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 17, 1977

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 12 no · 1 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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