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Senate roll call 776 · 94th Congress · May 5, 1976

To override the President's veto of H.R. 9803, providing for a temporary suspension of certain federal child day care standards.

On May 5, 1976, the Senate voted 60–34 (HR 9803). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–8, Republicans 11–25, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
60
No
34
Did not vote
4
Date
May 5, 1976

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 25 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • 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 override the President's veto of H.R…: Senate Vote, May 5, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-776/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-9803 (accessed 2026-10-17).