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House roll call 811 · 94th Congress · May 17, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2679, as amended, to establish a commission on security and cooperation in europe.

On May 17, 1976, the House voted 240–95 (S 2679). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 182–56, Republicans 67–43. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 99 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
240
No
95
Did not vote
93
Date
May 17, 1976

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 43 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats182 yes · 56 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 19 more.

The bill

S. 2679: A bill to establish a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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