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Senate roll call 185 · 94th Congress · May 16, 1975

To amend H.R. 6755, authorizing funds for assistance for refugees from south vietnam and cambodia, by substituting a new bill stating the sense of the Congress

On May 16, 1975, the Senate voted 6–74 (HR 6755). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–49, Republicans 6–27, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 6 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
6
No
74
Did not vote
18
Date
May 16, 1975

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 49 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 27 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6755: A bill to enable the United States to render assistance to or in behalf of certain migrants and refugees.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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