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House roll call 266 · 94th Congress · Jun 26, 1975

To amend H.R. 8121 by adding funds for an additional 1750 law enforcement officers to apprehend illegal aliens.

On Jun 26, 1975, the House voted 164–242 (HR 8121). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 127–144, Republicans 37–98. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 164 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
164
No
242
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 26, 1975

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 98 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats127 yes · 144 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 84 more.

The bill

H.R. 8121: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies 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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