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Senate roll call 172 · 94th Congress · May 13, 1975

To amend H.R. 5975, authorizing funds to assist the national railroad passenger corporation (AMTRAK) by deleting language increasing from $60,000 to $85,000 the

On May 13, 1975, the Senate voted 34–61 (HR 5975). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–40, Republicans 16–20, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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
34
No
61
Did not vote
6
Date
May 13, 1975

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 40 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 20 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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