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House roll call 1198 · 94th Congress · Sep 20, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11570, to authorize appropriations for the department of commerce to be available until expended or for periods in excess of

On Sep 20, 1976, the House voted 118–268 (HR 11570). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–203, Republicans 68–65. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
118
No
268
Did not vote
55
Date
Sep 20, 1976

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 65 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 203 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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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