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Senate roll call 684 · 94th Congress · Mar 17, 1976

To amend S. 3065, by providing that in any civil or criminal action arising under the bill the controlling factor would be the law, rather than regulations o

On Mar 17, 1976, the Senate voted 23–65 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–47, Republicans 14–20, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 22 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
23
No
65
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 17, 1976

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 47 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • 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 amend S. 3065, by providing that in any…: Senate Vote, Mar 17, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-684/to-amend-s-3065-by-providing-that-in-any (accessed 2026-10-17).