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House roll call 592 · 94th Congress · Dec 17, 1975

To amend H.R. 10979 by striking the section providing for common carriers to enter into special contracts with freight forwarders.

On Dec 17, 1975, the House voted 222–196 (HR 10979). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 127–150, Republicans 95–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 173 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
222
No
196
Did not vote
23
Date
Dec 17, 1975

By party

  • Republicans95 yes · 46 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats127 yes · 150 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 93 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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