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House roll call 17 · 94th Congress · Feb 27, 1975

To agree to the rule for consideration of H.R. 2166, tax reduction act.

On Feb 27, 1975, the House voted 242–162 (HR 2166). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–43, Republicans 15–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
242
No
162
Did not vote
37
Date
Feb 27, 1975

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 119 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 43 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2166: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for a refund of 1974 individual income taxes, to increase the low income allowance and the percentage standard deduction, to provide a credit for certain earned income, to increase the investment credit, and for other purposes.

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 agree to the rule for consideration of…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-17/to-agree-to-the-rule-for-consideration-of-h (accessed 2026-10-17).