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Senate roll call 1125 · 94th Congress · Aug 9, 1976

To agree to S. RES. 463, authorizing payment of the expenses incurred by proxmire in defending against a libel suit resulting from his criticism of a governmen

On Aug 9, 1976, the Senate voted 56–20 (SRE 463). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–5, Republicans 13–14, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

56

No

20

Did not vote

22

Date

Aug 9, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.