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Senate roll call 1241 · 94th Congress · Sep 22, 1976

To table the thurmond amendment to S. 2278. The thurmond amendment prohibits the awarding of attorneys' fees in any action involving transportation of student

On Sep 22, 1976, the Senate voted 50–32 (S 2278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–16, Republicans 15–15, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
50
No
32
Did not vote
18
Date
Sep 22, 1976

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 15 no · 8 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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