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Senate roll call 707 · 94th Congress · Mar 24, 1976

To pass S. 3065, as amended.

On Mar 24, 1976, the Senate voted 55–28 (S 3065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–8, Republicans 14–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
55
No
28
Did not vote
11
Date
Mar 24, 1976

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 3065, as amended.: Senate Vote, Mar 24, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-707/to-pass-s-3065-as-amended (accessed 2026-10-16).

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