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House roll call 722 · 94th Congress · Apr 1, 1976

To amend H.R. 12406, by adding language providing for public financing for elections to the house and Senate in general elections only, beginning in 1978.

On Apr 1, 1976, the House voted 121–274 (HR 12406). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 112–159, Republicans 14–121. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 126 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
121
No
274
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 1, 1976

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 121 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats112 yes · 159 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 46 more.

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 adding language…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-722/to-amend-h-r-12406-by-adding-language-providing (accessed 2026-10-16).

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