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Senate roll call 657 · 94th Congress · Feb 25, 1976

To amend S.2931, the dole amendment provides for daylight savings time on a 7 month basis, instead of for 8 months.

On Feb 25, 1976, the Senate voted 48–45 (S 2931). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–29, Republicans 21–16, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
48
No
45
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 25, 1976

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 29 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 16 no · 1 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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