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Senate roll call 696 · 94th Congress · Mar 18, 1976

To amend S. 3065, so as to increase from $5000 to $20,000 the maximum contribution which may be made to a candidate by the democratic or republican senatoria

On Mar 18, 1976, the Senate voted 64–30 (S 3065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–22, Republicans 28–7, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 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
64
No
30
Did not vote
5
Date
Mar 18, 1976

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 22 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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