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House roll call 179 · 94th Congress · May 22, 1975

To recede and concur in Senate amendment no. 107 to H.R. 5899, to appropriate $700 million for rehabilitation of railroad roadbeds and facilities.

On May 22, 1975, the House voted 136–215 (HR 5899). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 117–154, Republicans 37–80. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 154 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
136
No
215
Did not vote
53
Date
May 22, 1975

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 80 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 154 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 74 more.

The bill

H.R. 5899: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 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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