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House roll call 766 · 94th Congress · Apr 29, 1976

To agree to the perfecting amendment to H. CON. RES. 611. The amendment reduces the food stamp program by $1 billion.

On Apr 29, 1976, the House voted 147–229 (HCR 611). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–214, Republicans 106–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
147
No
229
Did not vote
47
Date
Apr 29, 1976

By party

  • Republicans106 yes · 24 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats50 yes · 214 no · 30 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 agree to the perfecting amendment to H…: House Vote, Apr 29, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-766/to-agree-to-the-perfecting-amendment-to-h-con (accessed 2026-10-17).