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Senate roll call 340 · 94th Congress · Jul 28, 1975

To pass S. RES. 160, expressing Senate disapproval of U.S. Military construction on the island of diego garcia in the indian ocean.

On Jul 28, 1975, the Senate voted 43–53 (SRES 160). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–20, Republicans 4–31, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
43
No
53
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 28, 1975

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. RES. 160, expressing Senate…: Senate Vote, Jul 28, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-340/to-pass-s-res-160-expressing-senate-disapproval-of (accessed 2026-10-17).