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Senate roll call 694 · 94th Congress · Mar 18, 1976

To reconsider the vote by which the chiles amendment to S. 3065 was rejected. (see RC 80)

On Mar 18, 1976, the Senate voted 46–49 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–44, Republicans 29–6, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
46
No
49
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 18, 1976

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 44 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • 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 reconsider the vote by which the chiles…: Senate Vote, Mar 18, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-694/to-reconsider-the-vote-by-which-the-chiles-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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