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House roll call 629 · 94th Congress · Jan 29, 1976

To adopt the conference report on H.R. 5247, the public works employment act.

On Jan 29, 1976, the House voted 321–80 (HR 5247). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–14, Republicans 62–67. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
321
No
80
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 29, 1976

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 67 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats261 yes · 14 no · 19 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 adopt the conference report on H.R. 5247…: House Vote, Jan 29, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-629/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-h-r-5247 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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