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Senate roll call 1129 · 94th Congress · Aug 23, 1976

To table the randolph amendment (see r.c. 519) to HR. 8603, to amend the laws with respect to organizational and financial matters of the United States postal

On Aug 23, 1976, the Senate voted 17–58 (HR 8603). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–34, Republicans 9–24, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
58
Did not vote
24
Date
Aug 23, 1976

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 34 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8603: A bill to amend title 39, United States Code, with respect to the organizational and financial matters of the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Rate Commission, 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 randolph amendment (see r.c…: Senate Vote, Aug 23, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1129/to-table-the-randolph-amendment-see-r-c-519 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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