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Senate roll call 775 · 94th Congress · May 4, 1976

To agree to the conference report on S. 3065, proposed federal election campaign act amendments of 1976.

On May 4, 1976, the Senate voted 62–29 (S 3065). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–5, Republicans 13–22, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
62
No
29
Did not vote
8
Date
May 4, 1976

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 5 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 22 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3065: An original bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for its administration by a Federal Election Commission appointed in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, and for other purposes.

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 agree to the conference report on S…: Senate Vote, May 4, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-775/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-3065 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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