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House roll call 608 · 94th Congress · Dec 19, 1975

To postpone until jan. 27, 1976, an override attempt of the President's veto of H.R. 8069, labor-HEW appropriations for fiscal 1976.

On Dec 19, 1975, the House voted 319–71 (HR 8069). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–11, Republicans 73–60. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 71 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
319
No
71
Did not vote
51
Date
Dec 19, 1975

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 60 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 11 no · 37 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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