To refer to the committee on rules and administration for its recommendation the matter of the new hampshire senatorial election contest between louis c wyman (

On Jan 28, 1975, the Senate voted 58–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–0, Republicans 0–37, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 58
No: 34
Did not vote: 2
Date: Jan 28, 1975

By party

Democrats60 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 37 no · 1 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

John Anthony Durkin D-NH
Norris H. Cotton R-NH

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee on rules and…: Senate Vote, Jan 28, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-4/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-rules-and-administration (accessed 2026-10-17).