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House roll call 18 · 94th Congress · Feb 27, 1975

To amend an amendment to H.R. 2166, by retaining the oil depletion allowance indefinitely for regulated natural gas.

On Feb 27, 1975, the House voted 157–254 (HR 2166). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–217, Republicans 101–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 93 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
157
No
254
Did not vote
30
Date
Feb 27, 1975

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 37 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 217 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 more.

The bill

H.R. 2166: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for a refund of 1974 individual income taxes, to increase the low income allowance and the percentage standard deduction, to provide a credit for certain earned income, to increase the investment credit, and for other purposes.

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 an amendment to H.R. 2166, by…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-18/to-amend-an-amendment-to-h-r-2166-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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