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House roll call 4 · 94th Congress · Feb 4, 1975

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1589, amending the food stamp act of 1964.

On Feb 4, 1975, the House voted 374–38 (HR 1589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 272–4, Republicans 105–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
374
No
38
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 4, 1975

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 34 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats272 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1589: A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1589…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-4/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-1589 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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