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House roll call 379 · 94th Congress · Sep 8, 1975

To pass H.R. 6873, providing for the establishment of an american folklife center in the library of of Congress.

On Sep 8, 1975, the House voted 272–117 (HR 6873). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–47, Republicans 63–77. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
272
No
117
Did not vote
37
Date
Sep 8, 1975

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 77 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 47 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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