To close further debate on S. 281, authorizing additional interim funding for maintenance and continued service of railroads operating under the regional railro

On Feb 26, 1975, the Senate voted 86–8 (S 281). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–6, Republicans 33–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 86
No: 8
Did not vote: 6
Date: Feb 26, 1975

By party

Democrats52 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted no
Richard Bernard Stone D-FL voted no
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted no
John Cornelius Stennis D-MS voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Robert Burren Morgan D-NC voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no

The bill

S. 281: A bill to amend the Regional Reorganization Act of 1973 to increase the financial assistance available under section 213 and section 215.

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 close further debate on S. 281…: Senate Vote, Feb 26, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-26/to-close-further-debate-on-s-281-authorizing-additional (accessed 2026-10-17).