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House roll call 1159 · 94th Congress · Sep 13, 1976

To pass H.R. 3605, to reduce the excise tax on beer for small brewers.

On Sep 13, 1976, the House voted 211–126 (HR 3605). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 141–81, Republicans 70–45. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 126 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
126
Did not vote
104
Date
Sep 13, 1976

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 45 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 81 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 46 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 pass H.R. 3605, to reduce the excise tax…: House Vote, Sep 13, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1159/to-pass-h-r-3605-to-reduce-the-excise (accessed 2026-10-17).