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House roll call 727 · 94th Congress · Apr 2, 1976

To amend H.R. 12572, by requiring federal rather than state inspection of grain at all export points.

On Apr 2, 1976, the House voted 112–183 (HR 12572). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 122–111, Republicans 10–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 121 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
112
No
183
Did not vote
108
Date
Apr 2, 1976

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 90 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 111 no · 61 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 41 more.

The bill

H.R. 12572: A bill to amend the U.S. Grain Standards Act to improve the grain inspection and weighing system.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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