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Senate roll call 500 · 94th Congress · Nov 18, 1975

To close further debate on H.R. 5900, common situs picketing bill.

On Nov 18, 1975, the Senate voted 62–37 (HR 5900). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–14, Republicans 15–22, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
62
No
37
Did not vote
1
Date
Nov 18, 1975

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 14 no
  • Republicans15 yes · 22 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • 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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