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House roll call 729 · 94th Congress · Apr 5, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11722, as amended, to prevent deprivation of employment or other benefits for failure to make political contributions.

On Apr 5, 1976, the House voted 358–3 (HR 11722). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–3, Republicans 121–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
358
No
3
Did not vote
79
Date
Apr 5, 1976

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 3 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11722: A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit deprivation of employment or other benefit for political contribution.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 11722, as…: House Vote, Apr 5, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-729/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-11722 (accessed 2026-10-17).