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Senate roll call 347 · 94th Congress · Jul 29, 1975

To amend S. 1587 by basing assistance to state and local governments under the bill on the unemployment rate.

On Jul 29, 1975, the Senate voted 58–36 (S 1587). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–16, Republicans 17–19, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
58
No
36
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 29, 1975

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 19 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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