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House roll call 427 · 94th Congress · Oct 2, 1975

To amend H.R. 9861 by inserting a new section prohibiting the use of funds to close various military installations throughout the U.S.

On Oct 2, 1975, the House voted 130–274 (HR 9861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 106–158, Republicans 24–118. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 130 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
130
No
274
Did not vote
35
Date
Oct 2, 1975

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 118 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats106 yes · 158 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 50 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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