To pass S. 6, authorizing funds for fiscal years 1976-79 to assist the states in improving education services for handicapped children.

On Jun 18, 1975, the Senate voted 83–10 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–0, Republicans 23–10, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 83
No: 10
Did not vote: 8
Date: Jun 18, 1975

By party

Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Robert Paul Griffin R-MI voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

The bill

S. 6: A bill to provide financial assistance to the States for improved educational services for handicapped children.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 6, authorizing funds for fiscal…: Senate Vote, Jun 18, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-227/to-pass-s-6-authorizing-funds-for-fiscal-years (accessed 2026-10-17).