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Senate roll call 350 · 94th Congress · Jul 29, 1975

To amend H.R. 2559, by eliminating members of Congress from cost-of-living increases after dec. 31, 1975.

On Jul 29, 1975, the Senate voted 12–74 (HR 2559). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–46, Republicans 8–26, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 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
12
No
74
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 29, 1975

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 46 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2559: A bill to amend title 39 United States Code, to apply to the U. S. Postal Service certain provisions of law providing for Federal agency safety programs and responsibilities.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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