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House roll call 693 · 94th Congress · Mar 18, 1976

To recommit H.R. 8532 to the committee on the judiciary with instructions to conduct a study to find a civil penalty or fine to deter antitrust violations.

On Mar 18, 1976, the House voted 150–223 (HR 8532). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–211, Republicans 111–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
150
No
223
Did not vote
45
Date
Mar 18, 1976

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 24 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 211 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8532: A bill to amend the Clayton Act to permit State attorneys general to bring certain antitrust actions, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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