To amend S. 2150, by requiring a coordinated study of the feasibility of a mandatory national program of deposits to encourage the return of beverage container

On Jun 30, 1976, the Senate voted 85–1 (S 2150). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–1, Republicans 32–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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: 85
No: 1
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jun 30, 1976

By party

Democrats52 yes · 1 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA voted no

The bill

S. 2150: A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize State program and implementation grants, to provide incentives for the recovery of resources from solid wastes,.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Herman Eugene Talmadge D-GA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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