To pass H.R. 5398, proposed emergency housing act of 1975.

On Jun 26, 1975, the Senate voted 94–0 (HR 5398). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–0, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 6
Date: Jun 26, 1975

By party

Democrats57 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 5398: A bill to authorize temporary assistance to help defray mortgage payments on homes owned by persons who are temporarily unemployed or underemployed as the result of adverse economic conditions.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 5398, proposed emergency…: Senate Vote, Jun 26, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-255/to-pass-h-r-5398-proposed-emergency-housing-act (accessed 2026-10-17).