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House roll call 191 · 94th Congress · Jun 4, 1975

To amend H.R. 6219 by extending the definition of "language minority group." to all persons whose principal language is one other than english.

On Jun 4, 1975, the House voted 156–253 (HR 6219). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 105–174, Republicans 55–82. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 160 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
156
No
253
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 4, 1975

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 82 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats105 yes · 174 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 80 more.

The bill

H.R. 6219: A bill to amend the Voting Rights of 1965 to extend certain provisions for an additional 10 years to make permanent the ban against certain prerequisites of voting.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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