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House roll call 429 · 94th Congress · Oct 2, 1975

To pass H.R. 9861.

On Oct 2, 1975, the House voted 353–61 (HR 9861). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–62, Republicans 142–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 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
353
No
61
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 2, 1975

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 62 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 9861.: House Vote, Oct 2, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-429/to-pass-h-r-9861 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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