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Senate roll call 1285 · 94th Congress · Sep 29, 1976

To override the President's veto of H.R. 13655. This bill authorized funds through fiscal year 1978 to promote research and development of nonpetroleum-based fu

On Sep 29, 1976, the Senate voted 41–35 (HR 13655). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–9, Republicans 6–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
41
No
35
Did not vote
22
Date
Sep 29, 1976

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 9 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 26 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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