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Senate roll call 725 · 94th Congress · Apr 5, 1976

To table the curtis amendment to S. 3136, the national food stamp reform act of 1976. The curtis amendment provides that refusal to work at a plant because of

On Apr 5, 1976, the Senate voted 48–26 (S 3136). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–9, Republicans 12–16, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
48
No
26
Did not vote
23
Date
Apr 5, 1976

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 9 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 16 no · 10 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 curtis amendment to S. 3136…: Senate Vote, Apr 5, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-725/to-table-the-curtis-amendment-to-s-3136-the (accessed 2026-10-16).

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