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Senate roll call 700 · 94th Congress · Mar 23, 1976

To amend H.R. 12203 making appropriations for foreign assistance programs for fiscal year 1976 and through september 30, 1976. The byrd amendment reduces from

On Mar 23, 1976, the Senate voted 37–50 (HR 12203). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–35, Republicans 16–17, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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
37
No
50
Did not vote
12
Date
Mar 23, 1976

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 35 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12203: A bill making appropriations for Foreign Assistance and related programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

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 H.R. 12203 making appropriations…: Senate Vote, Mar 23, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-700/to-amend-h-r-12203-making-appropriations-for-foreign (accessed 2026-10-16).

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