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Senate roll call 138 · 94th Congress · Apr 10, 1975

To pass S. 622.

On Apr 10, 1975, the Senate voted 60–25 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–3, Republicans 11–22, Others 0–1, 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
60
No
25
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 10, 1975

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 3 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 22 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 pass S. 622.: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-138/to-pass-s-622 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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