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Senate roll call 634 · 95th Congress · Nov 29, 1977

To modify the brooke amendment (see RC 635) to the house amendment (see RC 583) to the Senate amendment #82 (see RC 337) to H.R. 7555 by inserting the word "PR

On Nov 29, 1977, the Senate voted 23–42 (HR 7555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–35, Republicans 12–12, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
23
No
42
Did not vote
29
Date
Nov 29, 1977

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 35 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 12 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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