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House roll call 762 · 94th Congress · Apr 29, 1976

To override the President's veto of a H.R. 8617, to restore to federal civilian and postal service employees their rights to participate voluntarily, as privat

On Apr 29, 1976, the House voted 243–160 (HR 8617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–51, Republicans 22–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
243
No
160
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 29, 1976

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 118 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 51 no · 7 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 override the President's veto of a H.R…: House Vote, Apr 29, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-762/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-a-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).