To table the byrd (w. VA.) motion to reconsider the vote by which the Senate agree d to H.J.RES. 519, to provide for the appointment of george washington to TH

On Sep 28, 1976, the Senate voted 67–4 (HJR 519). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–0, Republicans 24–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 4
Did not vote: 29
Date: Sep 28, 1976

By party

Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
James Blackwood Pearson R-KS voted no
Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted no
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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