To agree to S. RES. 9, providing for open committee meetings.

On Nov 5, 1975, the Senate voted 86–0 (SRES 9). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 36–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 86
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Nov 5, 1975

By party

Democrats53 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to S. RES. 9, providing for open…: Senate Vote, Nov 5, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-470/to-agree-to-s-res-9-providing-for-open (accessed 2026-10-17).