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House roll call 281 · 94th Congress · Jul 11, 1975

To amend H.R. 5546, relating to students payback of a capitation grants of $2000 given to medical school for each entering student. The student would either pa

On Jul 11, 1975, the House voted 209–153 (HR 5546). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–88, Republicans 47–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 135 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
209
No
153
Did not vote
54
Date
Jul 11, 1975

By party

  • Republicans47 yes · 76 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats176 yes · 88 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 more.

The bill

H.R. 5546: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the programs of assistance under title VII for training in the health and allied health professions, to revise the National Health Service Corps program and the National Health Service Corps scholarship training program.

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 amend H.R. 5546, relating to students…: House Vote, Jul 11, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-281/to-amend-h-r-5546-relating-to-students-payback (accessed 2026-10-17).