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Senate roll call 1126 · 94th Congress · Aug 10, 1976

To pass H.R. 12987, authorizing funds through fiscal year 1977 for public service jobs program under the comprehensive employment and training act.

On Aug 10, 1976, the Senate voted 67–11 (HR 12987). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 19–8, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
67
No
11
Did not vote
20
Date
Aug 10, 1976

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12987: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1976, and for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, for carrying out title VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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