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Senate roll call 717 · 94th Congress · Mar 31, 1976

To amend S. 354, a bill requiring no-fault motor insurance. The ford amendment limits the legal obligation of an insurance company providing no-fault benefits

On Mar 31, 1976, the Senate voted 84–2 (S 354). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 29–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
84
No
2
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 31, 1976

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 2 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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. 354, a bill requiring no-fault…: Senate Vote, Mar 31, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-717/to-amend-s-354-a-bill-requiring-no-fault (accessed 2026-10-17).