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Senate roll call 363 · 94th Congress · Jul 31, 1975

To sustain the ruling of the chair that moss amendment to S. 391, proposed federal coal leasing amendments of 1975, was non-germane. The moss amendment added a

On Jul 31, 1975, the Senate voted 70–25 (S 391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–21, Republicans 32–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
70
No
25
Did not vote
6
Date
Jul 31, 1975

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 391: A bill to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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