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Senate roll call 1090 · 94th Congress · Aug 5, 1976

To amend S. 3219, by retaining the nitrogen oxide emission standard of 0.4 grams per mile for automobiles instead of relaxing standard to 1.0 grams per mile.

On Aug 5, 1976, the Senate voted 33–58 (S 3219). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–28, Republicans 7–28, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
33
No
58
Did not vote
9
Date
Aug 5, 1976

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 28 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 28 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • 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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