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Senate roll call 534 · 94th Congress · Dec 2, 1975

To amend abourezk amendment to H.R. 7656. The abourezk amendment limits the assessment to be charged a producer on the sale of his cattle to one-tenth of one p

On Dec 2, 1975, the Senate voted 50–34 (HR 7656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–25, Republicans 24–10, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
50
No
34
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 2, 1975

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 25 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 10 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7656: A bill to enable cattle producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, producer and consumer information, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for cattle, beef, and beef products.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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