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Senate roll call 266 · 94th Congress · Jul 9, 1975

To pass H.R. 6950, making legislative branch appropriations,

On Jul 9, 1975, the Senate voted 86–6 (HR 6950). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–1, Republicans 30–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
86
No
6
Did not vote
9
Date
Jul 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats56 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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