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Senate roll call 640 · 94th Congress · Feb 17, 1976

To amend S. 2662, the international security assistance and arms export control act. The tower amendment would retain the present law granting the President a

On Feb 17, 1976, the Senate voted 36–44 (S 2662). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–36, Republicans 19–10, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
36
No
44
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 17, 1976

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 36 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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