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Senate roll call 124 · 94th Congress · Apr 9, 1975

To amend S. 622 by adding a new section providing for the phasing out of price controls on petroleum.

On Apr 9, 1975, the Senate voted 28–61 (S 622). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–49, Republicans 21–14, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
28
No
61
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 49 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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 adding a new section…: Senate Vote, Apr 9, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-124/to-amend-s-622-by-adding-a-new-section (accessed 2026-10-14).

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