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Senate roll call 539 · 94th Congress · Dec 2, 1975

To pass H.R. 7656.

On Dec 2, 1975, the Senate voted 47–36 (HR 7656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–26, Republicans 23–12, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
47
No
36
Did not vote
12
Date
Dec 2, 1975

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 26 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 7656.: Senate Vote, Dec 2, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-539/to-pass-h-r-7656 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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