To proceed from executive session to legislative session. (vote ruled invalid because of absence of a quorum.

On Oct 1, 1976, the Senate voted 33–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–10, Republicans 4–7, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 33
No: 17
Did not vote: 51
Date: Oct 1, 1976

By party

Democrats28 yes · 10 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 7 no · 27 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Maurice Robert (Mike) Gravel D-AK voted no
Dale Bumpers D-AR voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted yes
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
Edward William Brooke III R-MA voted yes
Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr. D-MN voted no
Thomas Francis Eagleton D-MO voted no
John Anthony Durkin D-NH voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted yes
Warren Grant Magnuson D-WA voted no
Jennings Randolph D-WV voted no
Robert Carlyle Byrd D-WV 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed from executive session to…: Senate Vote, Oct 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-1309/to-proceed-from-executive-session-to-legislative-session-vote (accessed 2026-10-15).