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Senate roll call 604 · 94th Congress · Dec 17, 1975

To concur in the house amendment to the Senate amendment to the house amendment to S. 622, providing standby energy authority.

On Dec 17, 1975, the Senate voted 58–40 (S 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–9, Republicans 8–29, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
58
No
40
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 17, 1975

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 29 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 622: A bill to provide standby authority to assure that the essential energy needs of the United States are met to reduce reliance on oil imported from insecure sources at high prices and to implement U.S. obligations under international agreements to deal wit

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 concur in the house amendment to the…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-604/to-concur-in-the-house-amendment-to-the-senate (accessed 2026-10-17).

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