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House roll call 84 · 94th Congress · Apr 16, 1975

To amend H.R. 5901 by increasing educational service funds by about $137 million.

On Apr 16, 1975, the House voted 259–143 (HR 5901). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–49, Republicans 37–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
259
No
143
Did not vote
28
Date
Apr 16, 1975

By party

  • Republicans37 yes · 99 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 49 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

The bill

H.R. 5901: A bill making appropriations for the Education Division and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, and the period ending September 30, 1976.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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