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Senate roll call 679 · 94th Congress · Mar 11, 1976

To amend H.R. 8617, by providing that the general election must fall between the time when a congressional pay increase is voted upon and when it goes into eff

On Mar 11, 1976, the Senate voted 43–40 (HR 8617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–26, Republicans 19–13, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 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

43

No

40

Did not vote

18

Date

Mar 11, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.