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House roll call 589 · 94th Congress · Dec 16, 1975

To suspend the rules and agree to the conference report on H.R. 5559, a bill to provide for exclusion of income from the temporary rental of railroad rolling ST

On Dec 16, 1975, the House voted 256–160 (HR 5559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–41, Republicans 18–123. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
256
No
160
Did not vote
13
Date
Dec 16, 1975

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 123 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 41 no · 7 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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