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Senate roll call 690 · 94th Congress · Mar 18, 1976

To amend S. 3065, by making permissable contributions by an individual from $1000 to $5000 and raising permissable contributions by a political committee for a

On Mar 18, 1976, the Senate voted 23–69 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–55, Republicans 20–15, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
69
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 18, 1976

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 55 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 15 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 making permissable…: Senate Vote, Mar 18, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-690/to-amend-s-3065-by-making-permissable-contributions-by (accessed 2026-10-17).