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House roll call 209 · 94th Congress · Jun 12, 1975

Tax beginning in model year 1977 on fuel inefficient autos; the amendment replacing language that imposes such a tax only under certain circumstances.

On Jun 12, 1975, the House voted 166–235 (HR 6860). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 135–137, Republicans 34–102. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 169 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
166
No
235
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 12, 1975

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 102 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats135 yes · 137 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 89 more.

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, “Tax beginning in model year 1977 on fuel…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-209/tax-beginning-in-model-year-1977-on-fuel-inefficient (accessed 2026-10-17).