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Senate roll call 682 · 94th Congress · Mar 16, 1976

To table a motion to reconsider the griffin amendment in the nature of a substitute to S. 3065. (see r.c. 70).

On Mar 16, 1976, the Senate voted 49–45 (S 3065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–9, Republicans 1–35, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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
49
No
45
Did not vote
6
Date
Mar 16, 1976

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 35 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3065: An original bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for its administration by a Federal Election Commission appointed in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, and for other purposes.

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 table a motion to reconsider the griffin…: Senate Vote, Mar 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-682/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-griffin-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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