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Senate roll call 139 · 94th Congress · Apr 17, 1975

To pass S.510, a bill to protect the public health by assuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices.

On Apr 17, 1975, the Senate voted 88–5 (S 510). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–0, Republicans 30–5, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
88
No
5
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 17, 1975

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 510: A bill to protect the public health by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to assure the safety and effectiveness of medical devices.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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