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House roll call 1117 · 94th Congress · Aug 26, 1976

To amend H.R. 8911, by increasing ssi benefits by not more than $600 per year for receipients whose housing costs exceed one-third of net income.

On Aug 26, 1976, the House voted 114–269 (HR 8911). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 110–155, Republicans 10–120. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 120 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
114
No
269
Did not vote
46
Date
Aug 26, 1976

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 120 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats110 yes · 155 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 40 more.

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 amend H.R. 8911, by increasing ssi…: House Vote, Aug 26, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1117/to-amend-h-r-8911-by-increasing-ssi-benefits (accessed 2026-10-17).