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House roll call 1057 · 94th Congress · Aug 2, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3605, to provide a reduction in federal exercise tax on beer produced by certain small breweries.

On Aug 2, 1976, the House voted 236–144 (HR 3605). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 167–87, Republicans 70–59. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 146 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
236
No
144
Did not vote
58
Date
Aug 2, 1976

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 59 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats167 yes · 87 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 66 more.

The bill

H.R. 3605: A bill to amend section 5051 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (relating to the Federal excise tax on beer).

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3605, to…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1057/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-3605 (accessed 2026-10-17).