To pass S. 287.

On Apr 1, 1976, the Senate voted 87–1 (S 287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–1, Republicans 35–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 87
No: 1
Did not vote: 9
Date: Apr 1, 1976

By party

Democrats54 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James Browning Allen D-AL voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

James Browning Allen D-AL

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 287.: Senate Vote, Apr 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-724/to-pass-s-287 (accessed 2026-10-14).