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Senate roll call 826 · 94th Congress · Jun 3, 1976

To amend H.R. 8532, by providing that title IV (parens patriae amendments) be applicable in a state until that state provides by law for its non-applicability.

On Jun 3, 1976, the Senate voted 83–2 (HR 8532). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–2, Republicans 33–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
83
No
2
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 3, 1976

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8532: A bill to amend the Clayton Act to permit State attorneys general to bring certain antitrust actions, and for other purposes.

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 amend H.R. 8532, by providing that title…: Senate Vote, Jun 3, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-826/to-amend-h-r-8532-by-providing-that-title (accessed 2026-10-17).