To pass H.R. 8597, a bill making appropriations for the department of the treasury and postal service through sept. 30, 1976.

On Jul 26, 1975, the Senate voted 76–1 (HR 8597). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 28–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 76
No: 1
Did not vote: 21
Date: Jul 26, 1975

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no

The bill

H.R. 8597: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the U.S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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