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Senate roll call 721 · 94th Congress · Apr 1, 1976

To table the scott (VA.) amendment to S. 287, a bill to create additional judgeships in selected judicial districts in the U.S. The scott amendment provides TH

On Apr 1, 1976, the Senate voted 61–29 (S 287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–16, Republicans 23–12, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
61
No
29
Did not vote
7
Date
Apr 1, 1976

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 12 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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 table the scott (VA.) amendment to S…: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-721/to-table-the-scott-va-amendment-to-s-287 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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