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Senate roll call 126 · 94th Congress · Apr 9, 1975

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the johnston amendment to S. 622, proposing the deregulation of "new" oil, was defeated.

On Apr 9, 1975, the Senate voted 42–45 (S 622). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–19, Republicans 8–24, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
42
No
45
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 19 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 24 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • 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 table a motion to reconsider the vote by…: Senate Vote, Apr 9, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-126/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).