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House roll call 1270 · 94th Congress · Oct 1, 1976

To pass S. 2278.

On Oct 1, 1976, the House voted 306–68 (S 2278). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–31, Republicans 92–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
306
No
68
Did not vote
65
Date
Oct 1, 1976

By party

  • Republicans92 yes · 37 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 31 no · 47 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2278: A bill entitled The Civil Rights Attorneys' Fees Awards Act of 1975.

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 pass S. 2278.: House Vote, Oct 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1270/to-pass-s-2278 (accessed 2026-10-14).

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