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Senate roll call 1264 · 94th Congress · Sep 27, 1976

To table the allen amendment to S. 2278. The allen amendment would bar payment of attorneys' fees brought under the equal employment opportunity act.

On Sep 27, 1976, the Senate voted 55–20 (S 2278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–8, Republicans 19–11, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
55
No
20
Did not vote
26
Date
Sep 27, 1976

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 8 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 11 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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