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House roll call 723 · 94th Congress · Apr 1, 1976

To recommit to the committee on house administration H.R. 12406, with instructions to amend it by providing for a simple reconstitution of the commission under

On Apr 1, 1976, the House voted 153–246 (HR 12406). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–235, Republicans 125–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
153
No
246
Did not vote
41
Date
Apr 1, 1976

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 235 no · 31 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 recommit to the committee on house…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-723/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-house-administration-h (accessed 2026-10-17).