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Senate roll call 540 · 94th Congress · Dec 3, 1975

To refer H.R. 10481, establishing a federal board to authorize emergency guarantees for the city of new york, to the committee on banking, housing and urban aff

On Dec 3, 1975, the Senate voted 57–23 (HR 10481). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–5, Republicans 16–17, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
57
No
23
Did not vote
17
Date
Dec 3, 1975

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10481: A bill to authorize emergency guarantees of obligations of States and political subdivisions thereof; to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that income from certain obligations guaranteed by the United States shall be subject to taxation; to amend the Bankruptcy Act.

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 refer H.R. 10481, establishing a federal…: Senate Vote, Dec 3, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-540/to-refer-h-r-10481-establishing-a-federal-board (accessed 2026-10-17).

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