To amend S. 66 by providing for the preservation of freedom of choice regarding abortion or sterilization practices.

On Apr 10, 1975, the Senate voted 90–0 (S 66). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 35–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 90
No: 0
Did not vote: 8
Date: Apr 10, 1975

By party

Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 66: A bill to amend title VIII of the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the programs of assistance under that title for nurse training and to revise and extend programs of health revenue sharing and health services.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 66 by providing for the…: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-131/to-amend-s-66-by-providing-for-the-preservation (accessed 2026-10-17).