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Senate roll call 687 · 94th Congress · Mar 17, 1976

To amend S. 3065, by allowing corporations and unions to solicit contributions from anyone in the corporation, including employees, and stockholders and their

On Mar 17, 1976, the Senate voted 40–45 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–44, Republicans 29–3, 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
40
No
45
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 17, 1976

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 44 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 3 no · 6 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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