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Senate roll call 402 · 94th Congress · Sep 19, 1975

To decide whether an amendment offered by sen. Scott to H.R. 8069 is germane. The scott amendment bars use of funds therein appropriated in a manner inconsiste

On Sep 19, 1975, the Senate voted 47–37 (HR 8069). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–16, Republicans 14–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
47
No
37
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 19, 1975

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 16 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • 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 decide whether an amendment offered by…: Senate Vote, Sep 19, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-402/to-decide-whether-an-amendment-offered-by-sen-scott (accessed 2026-10-15).

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