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House roll call 1081 · 94th Congress · Aug 9, 1976

To amend H.R. 11552, by exempting elections for national nominating convention delegates.

On Aug 9, 1976, the House voted 136–242 (HR 11552). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–241, Republicans 117–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
136
No
242
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 9, 1976

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 12 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats31 yes · 241 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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