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House roll call 285 · 94th Congress · Jul 14, 1975

To amend H.R. 8561 by deleting $3 million appropriated for cotton, inc.

On Jul 14, 1975, the House voted 196–199 (HR 8561). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 108–160, Republicans 88–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 147 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
196
No
199
Did not vote
46
Date
Jul 14, 1975

By party

  • Republicans88 yes · 39 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 160 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 67 more.

The bill

H.R. 8561: A bill making appropriations for Agriculture and related agencies programs for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

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. 8561 by deleting $3 million…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-285/to-amend-h-r-8561-by-deleting-3-million (accessed 2026-10-17).