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House roll call 316 · 94th Congress · Jul 24, 1975

To pass H.R. 8714, a bill to amend the railroad unemployment act to increase unemployment and sickness benefits.

On Jul 24, 1975, the House voted 420–0 (HR 8714). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 278–0, Republicans 142–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
420
No
0
Did not vote
21
Date
Jul 24, 1975

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats278 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 8714: A bill to amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to increase unemployment and sickness benefits.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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