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House roll call 297 · 94th Congress · Jul 17, 1975

To pass H.R. 8597.

On Jul 17, 1975, the House voted 393–18 (HR 8597). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–14, Republicans 132–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
393
No
18
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 17, 1975

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 4 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 14 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8597: A bill making appropriations for the Treasury Department, the U.S. Postal Service, the Executive Office of the President, and certain Independent 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 8597.: House Vote, Jul 17, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-297/to-pass-h-r-8597 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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