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Senate roll call 533 · 94th Congress · Dec 2, 1975

To amend H.R. 7656, by exempting at the time of cattle sale, any cattle producer who does not want to participate in such beef research program.

On Dec 2, 1975, the Senate voted 41–44 (HR 7656). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–22, Republicans 12–22, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
41
No
44
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 2, 1975

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 22 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7656: A bill to enable cattle producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, producer and consumer information, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for cattle, beef, and beef products.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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