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Senate roll call 1238 · 94th Congress · Sep 22, 1976

To table the helms amendment to the kennedy substitute amendment (see r.c. 615) to S. 2278. The helms amendment would exempt state and local governments from

On Sep 22, 1976, the Senate voted 59–28 (S 2278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–12, Republicans 18–15, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
59
No
28
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 22, 1976

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 12 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 15 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2278: A bill entitled The Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1975.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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