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House roll call 534 · 94th Congress · Nov 19, 1975

To pass H.R. 8578, a bill to increase the federal share of financial assistance to community action agencies.

On Nov 19, 1975, the House voted 244–172 (HR 8578). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–72, Republicans 38–105. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
244
No
172
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 19, 1975

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 105 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 72 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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