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House roll call 459 · 94th Congress · Oct 20, 1975

To pass H.R. 7988, to revise and extend the program under the national heart and lung institute, to revise and extend the program of national research service a

On Oct 20, 1975, the House voted 375–5 (HR 7988). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 248–2, Republicans 127–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
375
No
5
Did not vote
61
Date
Oct 20, 1975

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats248 yes · 2 no · 44 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7988: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend the program under the National Heart and Lung Institute, to revise and extend the program of National Research Service Awards, and to establish a national program with respect to genetic diseases; and to require a study and report on the release of research information.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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