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Senate roll call 747 · 94th Congress · Apr 8, 1976

To table the allen amendment to the dole-mcgovern amendment in the nature of a substitute to S 3136. The allen amendment increases the purchase price of stamp

On Apr 8, 1976, the Senate voted 52–29 (S 3136). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–8, Republicans 13–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
52
No
29
Did not vote
17
Date
Apr 8, 1976

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 20 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 table the allen amendment to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-747/to-table-the-allen-amendment-to-the-dole-mcgovern (accessed 2026-10-17).