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House roll call 242 · 94th Congress · Jun 20, 1975

To amend H.R. 7001 by prohibiting the air transport of plutonium fuel until the commission certifies that a safe container, which will not rupture under crash,

On Jun 20, 1975, the House voted 165–79 (HR 7001). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–55, Republicans 53–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 80 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
165
No
79
Did not vote
191
Date
Jun 20, 1975

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 25 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 55 no · 122 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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