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Senate roll call 853 · 94th Congress · Jun 8, 1976

To table the hansen amendment #1707 to the hart substitute amendment to H.R. 8532. The hansen amendment exempts from the provisions of the freedom of informat

On Jun 8, 1976, the Senate voted 59–31 (HR 8532). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–7, Republicans 13–22, 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
59
No
31
Did not vote
8
Date
Jun 8, 1976

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 22 no · 3 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 hansen amendment #1707 to the…: Senate Vote, Jun 8, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-853/to-table-the-hansen-amendment-1707-to-the-hart (accessed 2026-10-17).