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House roll call 586 · 94th Congress · Dec 16, 1975

To amend H.R. 8529, the rice production act, so as to continue marketing quotas and acreage allotments for rice production, delete target price concept, and to

On Dec 16, 1975, the House voted 97–310 (HR 8529). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–203, Republicans 31–108. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 97 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
97
No
310
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 16, 1975

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 108 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 203 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 17 more.

The bill

H.R. 8529: A bill to establish improved programs for the benefit of producers and consumers of rice.

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 amend H.R. 8529, the rice production act…: House Vote, Dec 16, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-586/to-amend-h-r-8529-the-rice-production-act (accessed 2026-10-17).