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Senate roll call 678 · 94th Congress · Mar 11, 1976

To amend H.R. 8617. The scott amendment is in the nature of a substitute allowing federal employees covered by the hatch act to participate in local campaigns

On Mar 11, 1976, the Senate voted 28–57 (HR 8617). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–50, Republicans 26–7, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

28

No

57

Did not vote

15

Date

Mar 11, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.