To amend S. 2711 by providing to give at least one-half of 1 percent apportionment to only those states who are constructing interstate highways.

On Dec 12, 1975, the Senate voted 10–76 (S 2711). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–52, Republicans 5–26, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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: 10
No: 76
Did not vote: 12
Date: Dec 12, 1975

By party

Democrats4 yes · 52 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 26 no · 7 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Abraham Alexander Ribicoff D-CT voted yes
Charles Harting Percy R-IL voted yes
Robert Joseph (Bob) Dole R-KS voted yes
Thomas Francis Eagleton D-MO voted yes
Jesse Helms R-NC voted yes
Robert Burren Morgan D-NC voted yes
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted yes
John Herschel Glenn Jr. D-OH voted yes
Robert William Packwood R-OR voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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