To pass H.R. 8773, a bill making appropriations for the department of interior through sept. 1976.

On Nov 20, 1975, the Senate voted 77–0 (HR 8773). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 30–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 21
Date: Nov 20, 1975

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 8773: A bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 8773, a bill making…: Senate Vote, Nov 20, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-528/to-pass-h-r-8773-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).