To amend S. 521, so as to include interpretive data on prospective oil and gas resources in material required to be provided to the secretary by a lease holder.

On Jul 30, 1975, the Senate voted 54–36 (S 521). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–7, Republicans 5–28, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 54
No: 36
Did not vote: 10
Date: Jul 30, 1975

By party

Democrats50 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 28 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Maurice Robert (Mike) Gravel D-AK voted no
Floyd Kirk Haskell D-CO voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted yes
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Russell Billiu Long D-LA voted no
Edward William Brooke III R-MA voted yes
Charles McCurdy Mathias Jr. R-MD voted yes
Clifford Philip Case R-NJ voted yes
Joseph Manuel Montoya D-NM voted no
Richard Schultz Schweiker R-PA voted yes
Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr. D-TX voted no
Gale William Mcgee D-WY voted no

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 amend S. 521, so as to include…: Senate Vote, Jul 30, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-357/to-amend-s-521-so-as-to-include-interpretive (accessed 2026-10-15).