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Senate roll call 786 · 94th Congress · May 12, 1976

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 7656, to establish a program designed to strengthen and expand the market for beef and beef products.

On May 12, 1976, the Senate voted 65–27 (HR 7656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–20, Republicans 27–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
65
No
27
Did not vote
9
Date
May 12, 1976

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 20 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7656: A bill to enable cattle producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, producer and consumer information, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for cattle, beef, and beef products.

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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: Senate Vote, May 12, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-786/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).