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Senate roll call 1298 · 94th Congress · Sep 30, 1976

To proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of george f. Murphy of maryland to be a member of the nuclear regulatory commission.

On Sep 30, 1976, the Senate voted 57–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–9, Republicans 24–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
57
No
9
Did not vote
34
Date
Sep 30, 1976

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 9 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to executive session to consider…: Senate Vote, Sep 30…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1298/to-proceed-to-executive-session-to-consider-the-nomination (accessed 2026-10-16).

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