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House roll call 508 · 94th Congress · Nov 10, 1975

To pass H.R. 6461, a bill to amend certain provisions of the communications act of 1934 in order to provide long-term financing for the corporation for public b

On Nov 10, 1975, the House voted 336–26 (HR 6461). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–6, Republicans 100–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 26 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
336
No
26
Did not vote
77
Date
Nov 10, 1975

By party

  • Republicans100 yes · 20 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 6 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6461: A bill to amend certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide long-term financing for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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