To proceed from executive session to legislative session.

On Oct 1, 1976, the Senate voted 41–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–2, Republicans 4–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 15
Did not vote: 44
Date: Oct 1, 1976

By party

Democrats37 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 13 no · 21 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
Edward William Brooke III R-MA voted yes
Robert Burren Morgan D-NC voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted yes
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted yes

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-1311/to-proceed-from-executive-session-to-legislative-session (accessed 2026-10-15).