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Senate roll call 264 · 94th Congress · Jul 9, 1975

To amend H.R. 6950, making appropriations for the legislative branch through sept. 30, 1976, by permitting two or more senators to employ the same individual, w

On Jul 9, 1975, the Senate voted 44–50 (HR 6950). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–46, Republicans 31–5, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
44
No
50
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 5 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6950: A bill making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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