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Senate roll call 695 · 94th Congress · Mar 18, 1976

To amend S. 3065 in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The griffin substitute provides for the simple reconstitution of the fec with 6 presidentially appo

On Mar 18, 1976, the Senate voted 39–55 (S 3065). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–51, Republicans 30–5, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
39
No
55
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 18, 1976

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 51 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 5 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 amend S. 3065 in the nature of a…: Senate Vote, Mar 18, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-695/to-amend-s-3065-in-the-nature-of-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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