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House roll call 1246 · 94th Congress · Sep 28, 1976

To amend the bennett substitute amendment (see r.c. 832) to H.R. 15. The kindness amendment would exempt the influencing of the award of government contracts

On Sep 28, 1976, the House voted 89–268 (HR 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–220, Republicans 71–50. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
89
No
268
Did not vote
82
Date
Sep 28, 1976

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 50 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats18 yes · 220 no · 56 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 amend the bennett substitute amendment…: House Vote, Sep 28, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1246/to-amend-the-bennett-substitute-amendment-see-r-c (accessed 2026-10-16).

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