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Senate roll call 704 · 94th Congress · Mar 24, 1976

To table division 1 of the allen amendment to S. 3065. Division 1 of the allen amendment limits the amount of honoraria which may be accepted by government off

On Mar 24, 1976, the Senate voted 57–31 (S 3065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–20, Republicans 24–11, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
57
No
31
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 24, 1976

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 20 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 11 no · 3 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 table division 1 of the allen amendment…: Senate Vote, Mar 24, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-704/to-table-division-1-of-the-allen-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).