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Senate roll call 387 · 94th Congress · Sep 9, 1975

To pass S. 963.

On Sep 9, 1975, the Senate voted 61–29 (S 963). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–9, Republicans 17–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
61
No
29
Did not vote
9
Date
Sep 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 9 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 20 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • 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. 963.: Senate Vote, Sep 9, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-387/to-pass-s-963 (accessed 2026-10-15).