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Senate roll call 787 · 94th Congress · May 13, 1976

To agree to the cannon amendment, as modified, to S. RES. 400, to establish a Senate committee on intelligence activities. The amendment reduces from 17 to 15

On May 13, 1976, the Senate voted 75–17 (SRE 400). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–10, Republicans 27–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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
75
No
17
Did not vote
9
Date
May 13, 1976

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 10 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

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 cannon amendment, as…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-787/to-agree-to-the-cannon-amendment-as-modified-to (accessed 2026-10-17).