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Senate roll call 87 · 95th Congress · Mar 30, 1977

To table the tower amendment to S. 1051, a bill to amend the United States grain standards act of 1976. The tower amendment would have specified criteria for

On Mar 30, 1977, the Senate voted 58–35 (S 1051). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–5, Republicans 5–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
58
No
35
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 30, 1977

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 29 no · 4 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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