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House roll call 1137 · 94th Congress · Sep 2, 1976

To amend H.R. 13636, by striking language which prohibits funds for improving state and local correctional institutions unless such improvements comply with ad

On Sep 2, 1976, the House voted 211–159 (HR 13636). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 101–161, Republicans 122–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
211
No
159
Did not vote
48
Date
Sep 2, 1976

By party

  • Republicans122 yes · 9 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats101 yes · 161 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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