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House roll call 654 · 94th Congress · Feb 19, 1976

To override the President's veto of H.R. 5247, a bill amending the public works and economic development act of 1965 by authorizing a local public works capi

On Feb 19, 1976, the House voted 319–98 (HR 5247). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 267–17, Republicans 56–83. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
319
No
98
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 19, 1976

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 83 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats267 yes · 17 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To override the President's veto of H.R…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-654/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-5247 (accessed 2026-10-17).