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House roll call 591 · 94th Congress · Dec 17, 1975

To amend H.R. 10979, the rail revitalization and regulatory reform act of 1975, by striking the section creating the office of rail public counsel.

On Dec 17, 1975, the House voted 187–224 (HR 10979). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 60–210, Republicans 127–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
187
No
224
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 17, 1975

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 14 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats60 yes · 210 no · 24 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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