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Senate roll call 996 · 94th Congress · Jul 19, 1976

To amend H.R. 366, to provide benefits to survivors of certain public safety officers who die in the performance of duty, by establishing a public safety office

On Jul 19, 1976, the Senate voted 62–17 (HR 366). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 19–14, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
62
No
17
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 19, 1976

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 14 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 366: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, to provide benefits to survivors of certain Public safety officers who die in the performance of duty.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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