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Senate roll call 120 · 94th Congress · Apr 8, 1975

To amend S. 622 so as to prohibit President from ordering production at rate above maximum efficient rate of production in oil and gas fields until all naval re

On Apr 8, 1975, the Senate voted 21–67 (S 622). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–50, Republicans 16–19, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
21
No
67
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 8, 1975

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 50 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 19 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 622 so as to prohibit President…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-120/to-amend-s-622-so-as-to-prohibit-president (accessed 2026-10-17).