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House roll call 8 · 94th Congress · Feb 19, 1975

To amend H.RES. 138, establishing a select committee on intelligence, by providing for equal representation of majority and minority members on the committee.

On Feb 19, 1975, the House voted 141–265 (HRES 138). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–265, Republicans 135–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 6 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
141
No
265
Did not vote
35
Date
Feb 19, 1975

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 265 no · 23 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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