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Senate roll call 829 · 94th Congress · Jun 4, 1976

To table the allen amendment #1702, to the hart substitute amendment to H.R. 8532. The allen amendment provides that title IV (parens patriae) not be applicab

On Jun 4, 1976, the Senate voted 42–30 (HR 8532). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–11, Republicans 9–17, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
42
No
30
Did not vote
26
Date
Jun 4, 1976

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 11 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 17 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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 table the allen amendment #1702, to the…: Senate Vote, Jun 4, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-829/to-table-the-allen-amendment-1702-to-the-hart (accessed 2026-10-17).