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House roll call 716 · 94th Congress · Mar 31, 1976

To amend H.R. 12406, by striking section 108 in its entirety, requiring that the the federal election commission must submit all advisory opinions to Congress

On Mar 31, 1976, the House voted 134–269 (HR 12406). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–245, Republicans 113–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
134
No
269
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 31, 1976

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 25 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 245 no · 28 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 amend H.R. 12406, by striking section 108…: House Vote, Mar 31…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-716/to-amend-h-r-12406-by-striking-section-108 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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