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House roll call 787 · 94th Congress · May 5, 1976

To amend H.R. 12234, by lowering the threshold for the implementation of the 20-75-5 ratio from $240 million to $180 million, thereby hastening the point at WH

On May 5, 1976, the House voted 177–221 (HR 12234). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 122–139, Republicans 56–82. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 178 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
177
No
221
Did not vote
42
Date
May 5, 1976

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 82 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats122 yes · 139 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 98 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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