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House roll call 659 · 94th Congress · Feb 25, 1976

To pass H.R. 11893, a bill to increase the temporary debt limit until july 1, 1976.

On Feb 25, 1976, the House voted 212–189 (HR 11893). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 173–103, Republicans 46–93. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 149 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
212
No
189
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 25, 1976

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 93 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats173 yes · 103 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 69 more.

The bill

H.R. 11893: A bill to increase the temporary debt limit until July 31, 1976.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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