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Senate roll call 123 · 94th Congress · Apr 9, 1975

To amend S. 622 by requiring energy saving measures to be promulagated by the federal energy administrator which conserve 4% of projected consumption of refined

On Apr 9, 1975, the Senate voted 68–21 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–3, Republicans 17–16, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
68
No
21
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 622: A bill to provide standby authority to assure that the essential energy needs of the United States are met to reduce reliance on oil imported from insecure sources at high prices and to implement U.S. obligations under international agreements to deal wit

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 amend S. 622 by requiring energy saving…: Senate Vote, Apr 9, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-123/to-amend-s-622-by-requiring-energy-saving-measures (accessed 2026-10-17).

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