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House roll call 597 · 94th Congress · Dec 18, 1975

To pass H.R. 5559, the revenue adjustment act (extending the provisions of the tax reduction act for 6 months) the objections of the President notwithstanding

On Dec 18, 1975, the House voted 267–157 (HR 5559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–36, Republicans 20–125. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
267
No
157
Did not vote
8
Date
Dec 18, 1975

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 125 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats252 yes · 36 no · 6 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 pass H.R. 5559, the revenue adjustment…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-597/to-pass-h-r-5559-the-revenue-adjustment-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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