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House roll call 527 · 94th Congress · Nov 17, 1975

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8089, relating to per diem expenses of members of uniformed services traveling on official business.

On Nov 17, 1975, the House voted 351–55 (HR 8089). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–49, Republicans 128–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 55 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
351
No
55
Did not vote
35
Date
Nov 17, 1975

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 6 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 49 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8089: A bill to amend section 404(d) of title 37, United States Code, relating to per diem expenses of members of the uniformed services traveling on official business.

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 H.R. 8089…: House Vote, Nov 17, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-527/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-8089 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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