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Senate roll call 636 · 94th Congress · Feb 4, 1976

To pass S. 2371, which bans new mining, claims within areas of the national park system.

On Feb 4, 1976, the Senate voted 70–16 (S 2371). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 19–15, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
70
No
16
Did not vote
13
Date
Feb 4, 1976

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 15 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2371: A bill to provide for the regulation of mining activity within, and to repeal the application of mining laws to, areas of the National Park System.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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