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Senate roll call 905 · 94th Congress · Jun 16, 1976

To amend S. 2872, by exempting from price controls incremental crude oil produced by enhanced recovery methods initiated after february 1, 1976.

On Jun 16, 1976, the Senate voted 58–35 (S 2872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–31, Republicans 29–5, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
58
No
35
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 16, 1976

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 5 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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