That the Senate adjourn.

On Sep 21, 1976, the Senate voted 5–74. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–45, Republicans 5–28, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 5 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: 5
No: 74
Did not vote: 22
Date: Sep 21, 1976

By party

Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 28 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted yes
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted yes
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted yes
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted yes

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, “That the Senate adjourn.: Senate Vote, Sep 21, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1223/that-the-senate-adjourn (accessed 2026-10-16).