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Senate roll call 127 · 94th Congress · Apr 9, 1975

To reconsider the vote by which the jonston amendment to S. 622, providing to deregulate the price of new oil, was defeated.

On Apr 9, 1975, the Senate voted 45–41 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–35, Republicans 25–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
45
No
41
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 35 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 reconsider the vote by which the jonston…: Senate Vote, Apr 9, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-127/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-jonston-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).