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House roll call 569 · 94th Congress · Dec 10, 1975

To pass S. 95, the overseas citizens voting rights act of 1975.

On Dec 10, 1975, the House voted 374–43 (S 95). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 264–15, Republicans 110–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
374
No
43
Did not vote
24
Date
Dec 10, 1975

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats264 yes · 15 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 95: A bill to guarantee the constitutional right to vote and to provide uniform procedures for absentee voting in Federal elections in the case of citizens outside the United States.

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 pass S. 95, the overseas citizens voting…: House Vote, Dec 10, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-569/to-pass-s-95-the-overseas-citizens-voting-rights (accessed 2026-10-17).