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Senate roll call 395 · 94th Congress · Sep 17, 1975

To table johnston amendment to H.R. 8069 making appropriations for the department of labor and the health and welfare activities of the department of health, ed

On Sep 17, 1975, the Senate voted 39–49 (HR 8069). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–24, Republicans 9–24, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
39
No
49
Did not vote
11
Date
Sep 17, 1975

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 24 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8069: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table johnston amendment to H.R. 8069…: Senate Vote, Sep 17, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-395/to-table-johnston-amendment-to-h-r-8069-making (accessed 2026-10-16).

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