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House roll call 806 · 94th Congress · May 12, 1976

To amend H. R. 12851, by exempting fraternites and sororities from title IX jurisdiction. (relating to sex discrimination.)

On May 12, 1976, the House voted 121–272 (HR 12851). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–206, Republicans 62–68. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 121 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
121
No
272
Did not vote
46
Date
May 12, 1976

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 68 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 206 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 41 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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