To agree to the conference report on S. 2228, authorizing funds to extend through fiscal year 1979 for the public works and economic development act of 1965.

On Sep 24, 1976, the Senate voted 70–2 (S 2278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–1, Republicans 26–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 70
No: 2
Did not vote: 28
Date: Sep 24, 1976

By party

Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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

Jesse Helms R-NC
William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the conference report on S…: Senate Vote, Sep 24, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1255/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-2228 (accessed 2026-10-17).