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Senate roll call 923 · 94th Congress · Jun 22, 1976

To table the metcalf amendment #1634 to S. 12, to provide benefits for survivors of federal judges comparable to those received by survivors of members of cong

On Jun 22, 1976, the Senate voted 59–31 (S 12). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–25, Republicans 25–6, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
11
Date
Jun 22, 1976

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 25 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 6 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 12: A bill to improve judicial machinery by providing benefits for survivors of Federal judges comparable to benefits received by survivors of Members of Congress, 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 metcalf amendment #1634 to S…: Senate Vote, Jun 22, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-923/to-table-the-metcalf-amendment-1634-to-s-12 (accessed 2026-10-17).