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House roll call 783 · 94th Congress · May 4, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 12216, to amend the domestic volunteer service act of 1973, by extending the operation of certain programs by the action age

On May 4, 1976, the House voted 367–31 (HR 12216). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–13, Republicans 117–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
367
No
31
Did not vote
42
Date
May 4, 1976

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 18 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 13 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12216: A bill to amend the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to extend the operation of certain programs by the ACTION Agency.

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. 12216, to…: House Vote, May 4, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-783/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-12216 (accessed 2026-10-17).