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Senate roll call 771 · 94th Congress · May 3, 1976

To amend S. 2555, to establish a national rangelands rehabilitation and protection program, by providing that range grazing permits be for ten-year periods, an

On May 3, 1976, the Senate voted 40–40 (S 2555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–33, Republicans 25–7, 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
40
No
40
Did not vote
20
Date
May 3, 1976

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 33 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • 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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