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House roll call 73 · 94th Congress · Apr 9, 1975

To amend H.R. 4723 by allowing school districts to make an informed choice when deciding whether or not to introduce curriculums into their public schools.

On Apr 9, 1975, the House voted 68–341 (HR 4723). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–257, Republicans 56–84. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 68 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
68
No
341
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 9, 1975

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 84 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 257 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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