To pass S. 2228, authorizing funds to extend through fiscal year 1979 for the public works and economic development act of 1965.

On Jul 2, 1976, the Senate voted 79–2 (S 2228). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 33–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 79
No: 2
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jul 2, 1976

By party

Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

The bill

S. 2228: A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to extend the authorization for a 3-year period.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Jesse Helms R-NC
William Proxmire D-WI

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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