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Senate roll call 723 · 94th Congress · Apr 1, 1976

To table the tower amendment to S. 287. The tower amendment provides one additional district judge for the western district of texas.

On Apr 1, 1976, the Senate voted 55–33 (S 287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–11, Republicans 13–21, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
55
No
33
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 1, 1976

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 21 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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