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Senate roll call 236 · 94th Congress · Jun 20, 1975

To amend H.R. 6900, proposed emergency compensation and special unemployment assistance extension act, by extending the authority of the social security adminis

On Jun 20, 1975, the Senate voted 42–36 (HR 6900). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–13, Republicans 7–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
42
No
36
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 20, 1975

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 13 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6900: A bill to provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits under the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program and the Special Unemployment Assistance Program, to extend the Special Unemployment Assistance Program for 1 year, and for other purposes.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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