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Senate roll call 313 · 94th Congress · Jul 23, 1975

To amend H.R. 6219, by extending provisions of the voting rights act by 7 instead of 10 years.

On Jul 23, 1975, the Senate voted 52–42 (HR 6219). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–29, Republicans 22–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
52
No
42
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 23, 1975

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 29 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 14 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6219: A bill to amend the Voting Rights of 1965 to extend certain provisions for an additional 10 years to make permanent the ban against certain prerequisites of voting.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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