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House roll call 251 · 94th Congress · Jun 24, 1975

To amend H.R. 8070 by raising the level of rents eligible for the section 8 housing subsidy to those which exceed 75% (in lieu of 10%) of the fair market rents

On Jun 24, 1975, the House voted 137–277 (HR 8070). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–215, Republicans 77–64. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 126 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
137
No
277
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 24, 1975

By party

  • Republicans77 yes · 64 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats62 yes · 215 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 46 more.

The bill

H.R. 8070: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent executive agencies, boards, bureaus, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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