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House roll call 72 · 94th Congress · Apr 9, 1975

To amend H.R. 4723, authorizing funds to the NSF, by requiring congressional approval of the promotion and marketing of curriculum programs.

On Apr 9, 1975, the House voted 196–215 (HR 4723). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 89–183, Republicans 107–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
196
No
215
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 9, 1975

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 33 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats89 yes · 183 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

The bill

H.R. 4723: A bill authorizing appropriations to the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 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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