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House roll call 83 · 94th Congress · Apr 16, 1975

To amend an amendment to H.R. 5901,making, fiscal 1976 education appropriations. The original amendment increases educational service funds by $500 million. WH

On Apr 16, 1975, the House voted 94–308 (HR 5901). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–254, Republicans 79–55. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
94
No
308
Did not vote
38
Date
Apr 16, 1975

By party

  • Republicans79 yes · 55 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 254 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5901: A bill making appropriations for the Education Division and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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