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Senate roll call 161 · 94th Congress · May 1, 1975

To pass S. 621.

On May 1, 1975, the Senate voted 47–36 (S 621). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–9, Republicans 6–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
47
No
36
Did not vote
15
Date
May 1, 1975

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 621.: Senate Vote, May 1, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-161/to-pass-s-621 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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