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House roll call 1120 · 94th Congress · Aug 30, 1976

To amend H.R. 8911 by requiring states to "pass through" federal cost-of-living increases for supplemental security income to the beneficiaries instead of using

On Aug 30, 1976, the House voted 317–52 (HR 8911). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–19, Republicans 91–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 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
317
No
52
Did not vote
67
Date
Aug 30, 1976

By party

  • Republicans91 yes · 34 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 19 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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