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Senate roll call 898 · 94th Congress · Jun 15, 1976

To amend S. 2477, by striking language which provides that no organization may be considered as a lobbyist simply by communicating with the senators or home di

On Jun 15, 1976, the Senate voted 17–61 (S 2477). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–37, Republicans 5–24, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
17
No
61
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 15, 1976

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 37 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 24 no · 9 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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