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House roll call 788 · 94th Congress · May 5, 1976

To amend H.R. 12234, by prohibiting the use of federal funds to enclose shelter facilities used for outdoor recreation activities.

On May 5, 1976, the House voted 248–147 (HR 12234). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 141–137, Republicans 120–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 160 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
248
No
147
Did not vote
20
Date
May 5, 1976

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 137 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 80 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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