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Senate roll call 583 · 94th Congress · Dec 12, 1975

To amend S. 2711 to provide that a highway safety program shall not include any requirement that a state implement such a program relative to requiring motorcyc

On Dec 12, 1975, the Senate voted 52–37 (S 2711). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–26, Republicans 20–11, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
52
No
37
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 12, 1975

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 26 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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