To pass S. 22.

On Feb 19, 1976, the Senate voted 97–0 (S 22). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–0, Republicans 35–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Feb 19, 1976

By party

Democrats61 yes · 0 no
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 22: A bill for the general revision of the Copyright Law, title 17 of the United States Code.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 22.: Senate Vote, Feb 19, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-651/to-pass-s-22 (accessed 2026-10-13).