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Senate roll call 118 · 94th Congress · Apr 8, 1975

To amend S. 622, providing emergency authority to assure that the essential energy needs of the U.S. Are met, by requiring the President to obtain approval from

On Apr 8, 1975, the Senate voted 29–54 (S 622). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–42, Republicans 18–14, 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 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
29
No
54
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 8, 1975

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 42 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 622: A bill to provide standby authority to assure that the essential energy needs of the United States are met to reduce reliance on oil imported from insecure sources at high prices and to implement U.S. obligations under international agreements to deal wit

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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