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House roll call 540 · 94th Congress · Dec 2, 1975

To agree to H.RES. 865, rule for consideration of H.R. 10481, the inter-governmental emergency assistance act.

On Dec 2, 1975, the House voted 297–118 (HRES 865). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–44, Republicans 67–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
297
No
118
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 2, 1975

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 74 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 44 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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