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Senate roll call 634 · 94th Congress · Feb 3, 1976

To pass H.R. 8529, rice production act of 1975.

On Feb 3, 1976, the Senate voted 76–12 (HR 8529). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–11, Republicans 32–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
76
No
12
Did not vote
11
Date
Feb 3, 1976

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 11 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8529: A bill to establish improved programs for the benefit of producers and consumers of rice.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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