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Senate roll call 495 · 94th Congress · Nov 17, 1975

To pass H.R. 6462, a bill to provide long term financing for the corporation for public broadcasting.

On Nov 17, 1975, the Senate voted 67–6 (HR 6462). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–2, Republicans 27–3, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
67
No
6
Did not vote
22
Date
Nov 17, 1975

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 2 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 3 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • 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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