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Senate roll call 972 · 93rd Congress · Sep 17, 1974

To amend H.R. 15580 by deleting language barring enforcement of the act as it pertains to the occupational safety and health administration at work places with

On Sep 17, 1974, the Senate voted 60–29 (HR 15580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–7, Republicans 18–20, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
60
No
29
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 17, 1974

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 20 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15580: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 15580 by deleting language…: Senate Vote, Sep 17, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-972/to-amend-h-r-15580-by-deleting-language-barring (accessed 2026-10-17).