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Senate roll call 578 · 94th Congress · Dec 11, 1975

To pass H.R. 7988, authorizing funds to extend for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 programs for reserarch, development, training and public education in the field of

On Dec 11, 1975, the Senate voted 90–2 (HR 7988). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 34–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
90
No
2
Did not vote
9
Date
Dec 11, 1975

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7988: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the program under the National Heart and Lung Institute, to revise and extend the program of National Research Service Awards, and to establish a national program with respect to genetic diseases; and to require a study and report on the release of research information.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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