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Senate roll call 388 · 94th Congress · Sep 10, 1975

To overide the President's veto of S. 1849, a bill to extend for 6 months, until march 1, 1976, the emergency petroleum allocation act of 1973 (relating to deco

On Sep 10, 1975, the Senate voted 61–39 (S 1849). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–7, Republicans 7–31, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
39
Did not vote
1
Date
Sep 10, 1975

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 31 no
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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