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House roll call 1242 · 94th Congress · Sep 28, 1976

To amend the bennett substitute amendment (see r.c. 832) to H.R. 15. The sisk amendment would strike language which includes preparing or drafting of communica

On Sep 28, 1976, the House voted 143–236 (HR 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 76–192, Republicans 75–52. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 128 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
143
No
236
Did not vote
46
Date
Sep 28, 1976

By party

  • Republicans75 yes · 52 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats76 yes · 192 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 more.

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 amend the bennett substitute amendment…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1242/to-amend-the-bennett-substitute-amendment-see-r-c (accessed 2026-10-17).

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