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House roll call 795 · 94th Congress · May 7, 1976

To amend H.R. 12834, by changing the general procurement procedures for awarding contracts.

On May 7, 1976, the House voted 35–279. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–202, Republicans 30–77. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 35 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
35
No
279
Did not vote
127
Date
May 7, 1976

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 77 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 202 no · 87 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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