To pass S. 2477.

On Jun 15, 1976, the Senate voted 82–9 (S 2477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 57–2, Republicans 27–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 82
No: 9
Did not vote: 6
Date: Jun 15, 1976

By party

Democrats57 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 9 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Little Mcclellan D-AR voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Paul Jones Fannin R-AZ voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
William Dodd Hathaway D-ME voted no
Carl Thomas Curtis R-NE voted no
Roman Lee Hruska R-NE voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
John Goodwin Tower R-TX voted no
William Lloyd Scott R-VA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

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 pass S. 2477.: Senate Vote, Jun 15, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-899/to-pass-s-2477 (accessed 2026-10-13).