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House roll call 163 · 94th Congress · May 20, 1975

To pass H.R. 5247, to authorize a local public works capital development and investment program.

On May 20, 1975, the House voted 312–86 (HR 5247). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 254–15, Republicans 62–71. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
312
No
86
Did not vote
39
Date
May 20, 1975

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 71 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats254 yes · 15 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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