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House roll call 477 · 94th Congress · Oct 28, 1975

To pass H.R. 8835, amending the truth-in-lending act relating to leasing.

On Oct 28, 1975, the House voted 339–41 (HR 8835). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–16, Republicans 99–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 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
339
No
41
Did not vote
58
Date
Oct 28, 1975

By party

  • Republicans99 yes · 25 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 16 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8835: A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to protect consumers against inadequate and misleading leasing information, assure meaningful disclosure of lease terms and limit ultimate liability in connection with leasing of personal, family, or household purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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