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House roll call 1170 · 94th Congress · Sep 15, 1976

To agree to a substitute amendment for the butler amendment to H.R. 10498. The preyer substitute allows the EPA to represent itself in civil actions in courts

On Sep 15, 1976, the House voted 231–156 (HR 10498). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–53, Republicans 22–112. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
231
No
156
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 15, 1976

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 112 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats218 yes · 53 no · 23 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to a substitute amendment for the…: House Vote, Sep 15, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1170/to-agree-to-a-substitute-amendment-for-the-butler (accessed 2026-10-17).

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