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House roll call 149 · 94th Congress · May 14, 1975

To amend H.R. 6755 by prohibiting the use of funds for assistance to an alien that would not be available to an american citizen facing equivalent personal hard

On May 14, 1975, the House voted 71–346 (HR 6755). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–208, Republicans 3–138. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 71 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
71
No
346
Did not vote
24
Date
May 14, 1975

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 138 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 208 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6755: A bill to enable the United States to render assistance to or in behalf of certain migrants and refugees.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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