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House roll call 770 · 94th Congress · Apr 30, 1976

To amend H.R. 12987, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal 1976 for carrying out title IV of the comprehensive employment and training act of 1973. The

On Apr 30, 1976, the House voted 78–246 (HR 12987). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–145, Republicans 4–101. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 78 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
78
No
246
Did not vote
117
Date
Apr 30, 1976

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 101 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 145 no · 75 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12987: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1976, and for the period beginning July 1, 1976, and ending September 30, 1976, for carrying out title VI of the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973.

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 amend H.R. 12987, a bill to authorize…: House Vote, Apr 30, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-770/to-amend-h-r-12987-a-bill-to-authorize (accessed 2026-10-17).