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House roll call 421 · 94th Congress · Sep 30, 1975

To amend H.R. 9861 by restoring $15.6 million for army recruiting activities.

On Sep 30, 1975, the House voted 177–228 (HR 9861). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 93–179, Republicans 90–53. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 146 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
177
No
228
Did not vote
26
Date
Sep 30, 1975

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 53 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats93 yes · 179 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 66 more.

The bill

H.R. 9861: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 1976, and the period beginning July 1, 1976, and 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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