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Senate roll call 488 · 94th Congress · Nov 14, 1975

To amend H.R. 9861 by barring funds for construction of new army ammunition plant facilities except in areas where existing plants are being closed or activites

On Nov 14, 1975, the Senate voted 40–39 (HR 9861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–26, Republicans 16–13, Others 0–1, 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
40
No
39
Did not vote
19
Date
Nov 14, 1975

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 26 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9861: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 1976, and the period beginning July 1, 1976, and 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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