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Senate roll call 681 · 94th Congress · Mar 16, 1976

To agree to an amendment in the nature of a substitute to S. 3065, federal election campaign act amendments of 1976. The griffin amendment reestablishes the fe

On Mar 16, 1976, the Senate voted 46–47 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–45, Republicans 34–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
46
No
47
Did not vote
7
Date
Mar 16, 1976

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 45 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3065: An original bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for its administration by a Federal Election Commission appointed in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment in the nature of a…: Senate Vote, Mar 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-681/to-agree-to-an-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).