To amend S. 3065. The modified mathias amendment adds two members to the federal election commission who are not affiliated with any political party.

On Mar 18, 1976, the Senate voted 88–0 (S 3065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 34–0, 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: 88
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Mar 18, 1976

By party

Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 4 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. 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

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 3065. The modified mathias…: Senate Vote, Mar 18, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-689/to-amend-s-3065-the-modified-mathias-amendment-adds (accessed 2026-10-15).