To pass H.R. 15445 providing for the conservation and preservation of whales.

On Sep 28, 1976, the Senate voted 74–0 (HR 15445). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 29–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 74
No: 0
Did not vote: 26
Date: Sep 28, 1976

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 15445: A bill to save the gray whale.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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