To amend S.2662, so as to bar military aid to any country that violates the air space or territorial sovereignty of another nation.

On Feb 18, 1976, the Senate voted 8–79 (S 2662). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–53, Republicans 6–26, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 8 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: 8
No: 79
Did not vote: 12
Date: Feb 18, 1976

By party

Democrats2 yes · 53 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 26 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted yes
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted yes
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted yes
Lee Warren Metcalf D-MT voted yes
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted yes
Mark Odom Hatfield R-OR voted yes
James George Abourezk D-SD voted yes
William Lloyd Scott R-VA 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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