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Senate roll call 743 · 94th Congress · Apr 8, 1976

To suspend certain requirements of the congressional budget act so as to allow consideration of S. 3136 and any amendments thereto prior to passage of the firs

On Apr 8, 1976, the Senate voted 63–27 (S 3136). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–6, Republicans 16–20, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
63
No
27
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 8, 1976

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 6 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 20 no · 2 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 suspend certain requirements of the…: Senate Vote, Apr 8, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-743/to-suspend-certain-requirements-of-the-congressional-budget-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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