To agree to the conference report on S. 6, a bill authorizing funds for fiscal 1976 and thereafter to assist the states in improving education services for hand

On Nov 19, 1975, the Senate voted 87–7 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–0, Republicans 28–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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: 87
No: 7
Did not vote: 5
Date: Nov 19, 1975

By party

Democrats59 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Henry Louis Bellmon R-OK voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

The bill

S. 6: A bill to provide financial assistance to the States for improved educational services for handicapped children.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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