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House roll call 475 · 94th Congress · Oct 23, 1975

To pass H.R. 8672, emergency rail transportation improvement and employment act of 1975.

On Oct 23, 1975, the House voted 261–129 (HR 8672). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–56, Republicans 61–73. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
261
No
129
Did not vote
51
Date
Oct 23, 1975

By party

  • Republicans61 yes · 73 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 56 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 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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