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House roll call 1257 · 94th Congress · Sep 29, 1976

To override the President's veto of H.R. 13655, automotive transport research and development act of 1976, to promote the development of cars using non-petrole

On Sep 29, 1976, the House voted 293–102 (HR 13655). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–26, Republicans 60–81. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
293
No
102
Did not vote
31
Date
Sep 29, 1976

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 81 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 26 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 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 override the President's veto of H.R…: House Vote, Sep 29, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-1257/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-13655 (accessed 2026-10-17).