To pass S. 3015.

On Mar 25, 1976, the Senate voted 73–3 (S 3015). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–1, Republicans 30–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 73
No: 3
Did not vote: 20
Date: Mar 25, 1976

By party

Democrats46 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden Jr. D-DE voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no

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. 3015.: Senate Vote, Mar 25, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-712/to-pass-s-3015 (accessed 2026-10-14).