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Senate roll call 1060 · 94th Congress · Aug 2, 1976

To amend H.R. 14262, making appropriations for the defense establishment for fiscal year 1977, by providing a 6-year phase-out of subsidy for personnel costs a

On Aug 2, 1976, the Senate voted 45–44 (HR 14262). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–27, Republicans 16–17, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
45
No
44
Did not vote
11
Date
Aug 2, 1976

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 27 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 14262: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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