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House roll call 490 · 94th Congress · Nov 3, 1975

To suspend the rules and pass S. 24, implementing a patent cooperation treaty.

On Nov 3, 1975, the House voted 349–5 (S 24). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–1, Republicans 122–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
349
No
5
Did not vote
86
Date
Nov 3, 1975

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 4 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 1 no · 65 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 24: A bill to carry into effect certain provisions of the Patent Cooperation Treaty, and for other purposes.

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 S. 24…: House Vote, Nov 3, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-490/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-24-implementing (accessed 2026-10-15).

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