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Senate roll call 538 · 94th Congress · Dec 2, 1975

To amend H.R. 7656 by exempting any state in which the referendum on the proposed program fails to pass.

On Dec 2, 1975, the Senate voted 29–52 (HR 7656). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–27, Republicans 8–24, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 30 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
29
No
52
Did not vote
18
Date
Dec 2, 1975

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 27 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 24 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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