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Senate roll call 685 · 94th Congress · Mar 17, 1976

To amend S. 3065 by terminating public financing of presidential election compaigns effective january 1, 1979 unless reenacted by the 95th Congress.

On Mar 17, 1976, the Senate voted 34–54 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–48, Republicans 26–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
34
No
54
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 17, 1976

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 48 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 amend S. 3065 by terminating public…: Senate Vote, Mar 17, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-685/to-amend-s-3065-by-terminating-public-financing-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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