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Senate roll call 166 · 94th Congress · May 6, 1975

To amend S. 409 by conferring subpoena and information gathering authority on the council.

On May 6, 1975, the Senate voted 49–39 (S 409). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–10, Republicans 6–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
49
No
39
Did not vote
13
Date
May 6, 1975

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 409: A bill to amend the Council on Wage and Price Stability Act to confer additional authority on the Council with respect to the prices of commodities and services.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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