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House roll call 71 · 94th Congress · Apr 9, 1975

To pass H.R. 4700, authorizing appropriations for NASA.

On Apr 9, 1975, the House voted 318–72 (HR 4700). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–55, Republicans 114–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 72 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
318
No
72
Did not vote
49
Date
Apr 9, 1975

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 17 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 55 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4700: A bill to authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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