To agree to resolution of ratification of protocol to the limitation of antiballistic missile systems treaty.

On Nov 10, 1975, the Senate voted 63–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–2, Republicans 23–12, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 63
No: 15
Did not vote: 17
Date: Nov 10, 1975

By party

Democrats46 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Pete Vichi Domenici R-NM voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Howard Henry Baker Jr. R-TN voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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