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Senate roll call 622 · 94th Congress · Jan 28, 1976

To table the muskie amendment to S. 961, a bill extending the 12-mile exclusive U.S. Fishing zone off the nation's coast to 200 miles. The cranston amendment

On Jan 28, 1976, the Senate voted 31–64 (S 961). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–42, Republicans 15–20, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 31 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
31
No
64
Did not vote
6
Date
Jan 28, 1976

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 42 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 table the muskie amendment to S. 961, a…: Senate Vote, Jan 28, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-622/to-table-the-muskie-amendment-to-s-961-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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