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Senate roll call 265 · 94th Congress · Jul 9, 1975

To amend H.R. 6950, making legislative branch appropriation by providing a flat 10 per cent reduction of all funds provided in the bill.

On Jul 9, 1975, the Senate voted 19–74 (HR 6950). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–52, Republicans 13–22, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 18 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
19
No
74
Did not vote
8
Date
Jul 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 52 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 22 no · 3 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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