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House roll call 457 · 94th Congress · Oct 20, 1975

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9924, directing the the national commission on the observance of international womens year to organize and convene a national

On Oct 20, 1975, the House voted 232–157 (HR 9924). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 173–84, Republicans 59–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 143 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
232
No
157
Did not vote
51
Date
Oct 20, 1975

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 74 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats173 yes · 84 no · 37 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 63 more.

The bill

H.R. 9924: A bill to direct the National Commission on the Observance of International Women's Year, 1975, to organize and convene a National Women's Conference.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 9924…: House Vote, Oct 20, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-457/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-9924 (accessed 2026-10-17).