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Senate roll call 296 · 94th Congress · Jul 18, 1975

To amend S. 644, authorizing funds for the consumer product safety commission through fiscal 1977, so as to permit the application of consumer product safety in

On Jul 18, 1975, the Senate voted 11–75 (S 644). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–45, Republicans 2–31, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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
11
No
75
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 18, 1975

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 45 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 31 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 644: A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to improve the Consumer Product Safety Commission, to authorize new appropriations, 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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