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House roll call 1227 · 94th Congress · Sep 22, 1976

To pass S. 22, for general revision of the copyright law, title 17 of the United States code.

On Sep 22, 1976, the House voted 316–7 (S 22). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–4, Republicans 107–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
316
No
7
Did not vote
117
Date
Sep 22, 1976

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 3 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats210 yes · 4 no · 80 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 22: A bill for the general revision of the Copyright Law, title 17 of the United States Code.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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