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Senate roll call 663 · 94th Congress · Mar 9, 1976

To amend H.R. 8650, the energy conservation and insulation in buildings act of 1976 the tower amendment would strike section 205, the provision requiring local

On Mar 9, 1976, the Senate voted 43–46 (HR 8650). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–36, Republicans 24–12, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
43
No
46
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 9, 1976

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 36 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 12 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 amend H.R. 8650, the energy conservation…: Senate Vote, Mar 9, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-663/to-amend-h-r-8650-the-energy-conservation-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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