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Senate roll call 537 · 94th Congress · Dec 2, 1975

To amend H.R. 7656 by exempting from provisions of the bill (a) producers of animals no to exceed 25 head of stock (b) producers of breeding stock and (c) produ

On Dec 2, 1975, the Senate voted 39–44 (HR 7656). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–21, Republicans 10–22, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
39
No
44
Did not vote
16
Date
Dec 2, 1975

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 22 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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