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Senate roll call 767 · 94th Congress · Apr 28, 1976

To table the motion to proceed to the consideration S. J. RES. 178, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of l

On Apr 28, 1976, the Senate voted 47–40 (SJR 178). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–22, Republicans 16–19, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
47
No
40
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 28, 1976

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 22 no · 6 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 motion to proceed to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 28, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-767/to-table-the-motion-to-proceed-to-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-16).

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