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Senate roll call 692 · 94th Congress · Mar 18, 1976

To amend the griffin amendment in the nature of a substitute to S. 3065. (see RC 80).

On Mar 18, 1976, the Senate voted 43–52 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–45, Republicans 28–7, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
52
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 18, 1976

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 45 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 amend the griffin amendment in the nature…: Senate Vote, Mar 18…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-692/to-amend-the-griffin-amendment-in-the-nature-of (accessed 2026-10-17).