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Senate roll call 414 · 94th Congress · Sep 24, 1975

To amend H.R. 8069, by exempting employers having three or fewer employees from the requirements of the occupational safety and health act.

On Sep 24, 1975, the Senate voted 48–45 (HR 8069). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–34, Republicans 22–13, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
48
No
45
Did not vote
5
Date
Sep 24, 1975

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 34 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8069: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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