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Senate roll call 1178 · 94th Congress · Sep 8, 1976

To agree to an amendment, in the nature of a substitute to H.R. 8532. The allen substitute embodies provisions of the Senate bill passed on june 10, 1976.

On Sep 8, 1976, the Senate voted 22–66 (HR 8532). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–45, Republicans 15–20, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
22
No
66
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 8, 1976

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 45 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8532: A bill to amend the Clayton Act to permit State attorneys general to bring certain antitrust actions, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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