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House roll call 1208 · 94th Congress · Sep 21, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass H. RES. 1509, urging the President not to extend diplomatic or other recognition to the transkei territory.

On Sep 21, 1976, the House voted 245–156 (HRE 1509). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–62, Republicans 39–94. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 101 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
245
No
156
Did not vote
40
Date
Sep 21, 1976

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 94 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 62 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 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 suspend the rules and pass H. RES. 1509…: House Vote, Sep 21, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1208/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-res-1509 (accessed 2026-10-17).