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Senate roll call 187 · 94th Congress · May 16, 1975

To pass H.R. 6894, appropriating $405 million for assistance for refugees from south vietnam and cambodia.

On May 16, 1975, the Senate voted 79–2 (HR 6894). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 32–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
79
No
2
Did not vote
12
Date
May 16, 1975

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6894: A bill making appropriations for special assistance to refugees from Cambodia and Vietnam for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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