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Senate roll call 137 · 94th Congress · Apr 10, 1975

To table sen. Helms' amendment to S. 622, prohibiting states and local governments from purchasing fuel to transport schoolchildren in implementing any federall

On Apr 10, 1975, the Senate voted 52–33 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–13, Republicans 14–20, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
52
No
33
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 10, 1975

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 13 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 622: A bill to provide standby authority to assure that the essential energy needs of the United States are met to reduce reliance on oil imported from insecure sources at high prices and to implement U.S. obligations under international agreements to deal wit

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 table sen. Helms' amendment to S. 622…: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-137/to-table-sen-helms-amendment-to-s-622-prohibiting (accessed 2026-10-16).

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