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Senate roll call 727 · 94th Congress · Apr 5, 1976

To amend S. 3136, by increasing from 30 to 90 days the period prior to application in determing income of households.

On Apr 5, 1976, the Senate voted 20–57 (S 1529). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–47, Republicans 16–14, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
20
No
57
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 5, 1976

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 47 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 14 no · 8 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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