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Senate roll call 520 · 94th Congress · Nov 19, 1975

To amend H.R. 5900 by providing that the act not be applicable as to construction work contracted for prior to nov. 14, 1975.

On Nov 19, 1975, the Senate voted 42–53 (HR 5900). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–41, Republicans 24–12, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
42
No
53
Did not vote
6
Date
Nov 19, 1975

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 41 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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