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Senate roll call 1173 · 94th Congress · Sep 1, 1976

To reconsider the vote by which the Senate agreed to the tower amendment (see r.c. 560) to S. 2710.

On Sep 1, 1976, the Senate voted 41–38 (S 2710). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–23, Republicans 13–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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
41
No
38
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 1, 1976

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 23 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 18 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider the vote by which the Senate…: Senate Vote, Sep 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1173/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-senate-agreed (accessed 2026-10-17).