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House roll call 995 · 94th Congress · Jul 19, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 12939, to amend certain laws affecting personnel of the coast guard.

On Jul 19, 1976, the House voted 375–1 (HR 12939). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 253–1, Republicans 124–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
375
No
1
Did not vote
63
Date
Jul 19, 1976

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats253 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12939: A bill to amend certain laws affecting personnel of the Coast Guard.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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