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Senate roll call 136 · 94th Congress · Apr 10, 1975

To amend S. 622 by requiring the President to set a ceiling price for new oil at a level no greater than the price generally prevailing for such oil as of jan.

On Apr 10, 1975, the Senate voted 54–31 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–6, Republicans 6–27, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
54
No
31
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 10, 1975

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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