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Senate roll call 547 · 94th Congress · Dec 4, 1975

To table a motion to reconsider the vote by which the Senate rejected the pearson amendment to S. 2718. (see var. 556)

On Dec 4, 1975, the Senate voted 43–41 (S 2718). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–13, Republicans 8–26, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
43
No
41
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 4, 1975

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 13 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2718: A bill to provide financial aid for railroad rehabilitation and maintenance.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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