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Senate roll call 998 · 94th Congress · Jul 19, 1976

To sustain the ruling of the chair that mansfield amendment to S. 366, to provide compensation to victims of violent crimes, was not germane to the bill. (a "n

On Jul 19, 1976, the Senate voted 38–44 (HR 366). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–35, Republicans 23–11, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
38
No
44
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 19, 1976

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 35 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 366: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, to provide benefits to survivors of certain Public safety officers who die in the performance of duty.

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 sustain the ruling of the chair that…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-998/to-sustain-the-ruling-of-the-chair-that-mansfield (accessed 2026-10-17).

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