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House roll call 804 · 94th Congress · May 12, 1976

To amend H.R. 12851, the higher education act amendments,by striking language which provides that when appropriations for student aid exceed $2.5 billion, an am

On May 12, 1976, the House voted 146–255 (HR 12851). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–230, Republicans 104–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
146
No
255
Did not vote
39
Date
May 12, 1976

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 26 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 230 no · 22 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 amend H.R. 12851, the higher education…: House Vote, May 12, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-H-804/to-amend-h-r-12851-the-higher-education-act (accessed 2026-10-17).