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House roll call 599 · 94th Congress · Dec 18, 1975

To agree en bloc to three amendments to H.R. 8235 which require the cost and design of the interstate project being withdrawn in favor of mass transit to be inc

On Dec 18, 1975, the House voted 122–294 (HR 8235). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 21–257, Republicans 101–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
122
No
294
Did not vote
25
Date
Dec 18, 1975

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 37 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats21 yes · 257 no · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree en bloc to three amendments to H.R…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-599/to-agree-en-bloc-to-three-amendments-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).