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House roll call 424 · 94th Congress · Oct 1, 1975

To close debate on chappell amendment to H.R. 9861, striking $58.2 million for research development, test and evaluation funds for the f-18 navy air combat figh

On Oct 1, 1975, the House voted 187–223 (HR 9861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 129–139, Republicans 58–84. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 187 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
187
No
223
Did not vote
31
Date
Oct 1, 1975

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 84 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats129 yes · 139 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 107 more.

The bill

H.R. 9861: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 1976, and the period beginning July 1, 1976, and 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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