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House roll call 461 · 94th Congress · Oct 21, 1975

To amend H.R 8617, a bill to restore to federal civil and postal service employees their rights to participate voluntarily as private citizens in the political

On Oct 21, 1975, the House voted 147–260 (HR 8617). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–225, Republicans 107–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
147
No
260
Did not vote
34
Date
Oct 21, 1975

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 35 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 225 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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