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Senate roll call 1277 · 94th Congress · Sep 28, 1976

To table the helms amendment to S. 2278. The helms amendment specifies certain conditions under which attorneys' fees may be paid.

On Sep 28, 1976, the Senate voted 46–14 (S 2278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–7, Republicans 17–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
46
No
14
Did not vote
39
Date
Sep 28, 1976

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 7 no · 14 didn’t vote

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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