To amend S. 2899 by changing the definition of an "endangered species" to mean a species that is likely to become endangered in whole or in part within the fore

On Jul 18, 1978, the Senate voted 2–87 (S 2899). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–55, Republicans 2–32, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: 2
No: 87
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jul 18, 1978

By party

Democrats0 yes · 55 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted yes
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted yes

The bill

S. 2899: A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish an Endangered Species interagency committee to review certain actions to determine whether exemptions from certain requirements of that Act should be granted for such actions.

How each senator voted: Yes

Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV
William Lloyd Scott R-VA

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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