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House roll call 542 · 94th Congress · Dec 3, 1975

To agree to the conference report on S. 1537, a bill amending the defense production act of 1950.

On Dec 3, 1975, the House voted 404–4 (S 1537). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 271–2, Republicans 134–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
4
Did not vote
32
Date
Dec 3, 1975

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats271 yes · 2 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1537: A bill to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended.

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 agree to the conference report on S…: House Vote, Dec 3, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-542/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-1537 (accessed 2026-10-17).