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House roll call 543 · 94th Congress · Dec 3, 1975

To order the previous question on H. RES. 878, rule for consideration of H.R. 10612, a bill to reform the tax laws of the U.S.

On Dec 3, 1975, the House voted 219–197 (HRES 878). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–59, Republicans 0–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
219
No
197
Did not vote
22
Date
Dec 3, 1975

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 139 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats221 yes · 59 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 order the previous question on H. RES…: House Vote, Dec 3, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-543/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-res-878 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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