To amend H.R. 11510, a bill to consolidate certain functions of the government in a new energy research and development administration, by providing a policy fo

On Aug 13, 1974, the Senate voted 78–0 (HR 11510). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–0, Republicans 33–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 78
No: 0
Did not vote: 23
Date: Aug 13, 1974

By party

Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 11510: A bill to reorganize and consolidate certain functions of the Federal Government in the new Energy Research and Development Administration and in a Nuclear Energy Commission in order to promote more efficient management of such functions.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 11510, a bill to consolidate…: Senate Vote, Aug 13, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-942/to-amend-h-r-11510-a-bill-to-consolidate (accessed 2026-10-17).