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House roll call 585 · 94th Congress · Dec 15, 1975

To recommit to conferences H.R. 7656 a bill to authorize cattle producers, under agriculture department supervision, to create and finance through self-assessme

On Dec 15, 1975, the House voted 263–112 (HR 7656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 173–72, Republicans 90–40. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 112 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
263
No
112
Did not vote
66
Date
Dec 15, 1975

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 40 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats173 yes · 72 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

The bill

H.R. 7656: A bill to enable cattle producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, producer and consumer information, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for cattle, beef, and beef products.

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 recommit to conferences H.R. 7656 a bill…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-585/to-recommit-to-conferences-h-r-7656-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).

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