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Senate roll call 722 · 94th Congress · Apr 1, 1976

To table the roth amendment to S. 287. The roth amendment provides that no federal court shall have jurisdiction to enter a decree requiring the tranportation

On Apr 1, 1976, the Senate voted 53–38 (S 287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–17, Republicans 16–19, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
53
No
38
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 1, 1976

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 19 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 roth amendment to S. 287. The…: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-722/to-table-the-roth-amendment-to-s-287-the (accessed 2026-10-16).

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