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Senate roll call 536 · 94th Congress · Dec 2, 1975

To amend H.R. 7656 by defining the word "producer".

On Dec 2, 1975, the Senate voted 34–50 (HR 7656). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–24, Republicans 9–24, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
34
No
50
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 2, 1975

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 24 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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