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Senate roll call 349 · 94th Congress · Jul 29, 1975

To amend H.R. 2559, a bill to require postal service compliance with the occupational health and safety act and to allow cost-of living adjustments to governmen

On Jul 29, 1975, the Senate voted 30–57 (HR 2559). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–32, Republicans 11–24, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 31 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
30
No
57
Did not vote
12
Date
Jul 29, 1975

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 32 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 24 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2559: A bill to amend title 39 United States Code, to apply to the U. S. Postal Service certain provisions of law providing for Federal agency safety programs and responsibilities.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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