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House roll call 138 · 94th Congress · May 8, 1975

To agree to amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 6209, which would permit federally chartered savings and loans to offer variable rate mortgages for

On May 8, 1975, the House voted 167–232 (HR 6209). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–216, Republicans 114–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
167
No
232
Did not vote
42
Date
May 8, 1975

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 16 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 216 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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