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House roll call 553 · 94th Congress · Dec 4, 1975

To recommit H.R. 8069, a bill making appropriations for departments of labor and health, education and welfare and related agencies for fiscal 1976, to the conf

On Dec 4, 1975, the House voted 156–265 (HR 8069). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–242, Republicans 118–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
156
No
265
Did not vote
19
Date
Dec 4, 1975

By party

  • Republicans118 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 242 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8069: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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