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Senate roll call 361 · 94th Congress · Jul 30, 1975

To amend S. 521 by authorizing secretary to conduct exploratory drilling for national security or environmental reasons or to expedite development in frontier a

On Jul 30, 1975, the Senate voted 46–41 (S 521). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–12, Republicans 5–27, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
46
No
41
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 30, 1975

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 12 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 27 no · 6 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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