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House roll call 642 · 94th Congress · Feb 9, 1976

To amend H.R. 5808 by deleting a provision making it a federal crime to promote animal fighting for the purpose of entertainment.

On Feb 9, 1976, the House voted 56–312 (HR 5808). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–225, Republicans 40–87. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 56 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
56
No
312
Did not vote
73
Date
Feb 9, 1976

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 87 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 225 no · 53 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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