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House roll call 140 · 94th Congress · May 8, 1975

To pass H.R. 6209.

On May 8, 1975, the House voted 291–104 (HR 6209). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–22, Republicans 46–84. 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
291
No
104
Did not vote
42
Date
May 8, 1975

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 84 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 22 no · 25 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 pass H.R. 6209.: House Vote, May 8, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-140/to-pass-h-r-6209 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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