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Senate roll call 73 · 94th Congress · Mar 19, 1975

To amend the comm. Amendment to H.R. 4592, a bill making foreign aid appropriations, by increasing funds for economic assistance for food and nutrition programs

On Mar 19, 1975, the Senate voted 53–41 (HR 4592). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–23, Republicans 20–16, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 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
53
No
41
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 19, 1975

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 23 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 16 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4592: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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