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House roll call 54 · 94th Congress · Mar 21, 1975

To amend H.R. 4485 by requiring that a homeowner commit 25% of his income toward payment of the principal, interes, taxes and insurance in order to qualify for

On Mar 21, 1975, the House voted 145–218 (HR 4485). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–214, Republicans 109–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
145
No
218
Did not vote
78
Date
Mar 21, 1975

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 4 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 214 no · 44 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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