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House roll call 598 · 94th Congress · Dec 18, 1975

To amend H.R. 8235, a bill providing federal aid for highway construction, by reducing the annual authorization for the interstate system for fiscal years 1977

On Dec 18, 1975, the House voted 103–309 (HR 8235). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–251, Republicans 81–58. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
103
No
309
Did not vote
29
Date
Dec 18, 1975

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 58 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 251 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8235: A bill to authorize appropriations for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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