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Senate roll call 602 · 94th Congress · Dec 17, 1975

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 9861, making appropriations for the defense establishment through sept. 30, 1976.

On Dec 17, 1975, the Senate voted 87–9 (HR 9861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–7, Republicans 35–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
87
No
9
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 17, 1975

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9861: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 1976, and the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976.

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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-602/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).

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