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Senate roll call 439 · 94th Congress · Oct 9, 1975

To amend S. J RES 138 by stating that no authority that the President does not now have to remove technicians is granted by virtue of the joint resolution.

On Oct 9, 1975, the Senate voted 60–31 (SJR 138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–25, Republicans 31–6, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
60
No
31
Did not vote
9
Date
Oct 9, 1975

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 25 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 6 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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