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House roll call 531 · 94th Congress · Nov 18, 1975

To suspend the rules and agree to the conference report on S. 6, a bill to insure the right to an education for all handicapped children and to provide fiananci

On Nov 18, 1975, the House voted 404–7 (S 6). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 271–3, Republicans 133–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
404
No
7
Did not vote
30
Date
Nov 18, 1975

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats271 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 6: A bill to provide financial assistance to the States for improved educational services for handicapped children.

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 agree to the…: House Vote, Nov 18, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-531/to-suspend-the-rules-and-agree-to-the-conference (accessed 2026-10-17).