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House roll call 1097 · 94th Congress · Aug 23, 1976

To amend H.R. 12261, to prohibit any changes from being made by the district of columbia council to the criminal laws of washington, d.c., by providing also tha

On Aug 23, 1976, the House voted 262–92 (HR 12261). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 152–78, Republicans 111–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 92 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
262
No
92
Did not vote
86
Date
Aug 23, 1976

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 14 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats152 yes · 78 no · 64 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

The bill

H.R. 12261: A bill to extend the period during which the Council of the District of Columbia is prohibited from revising the criminal laws of the District.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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