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Senate roll call 674 · 94th Congress · Mar 11, 1976

To amend H.R. 8617 by requiring the permanent suspension from government employment of anyone found guilty twice of violating the act.

On Mar 11, 1976, the Senate voted 53–38 (HR 8617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–32, Republicans 28–6, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
53
No
38
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 11, 1976

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 32 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 6 no · 4 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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