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House roll call 998 · 94th Congress · Jul 19, 1976

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 13720, to amend the consumer credit protection act so as to prohibit abusive practices by debt collectors.

On Jul 19, 1976, the House voted 201–175 (HR 13720). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 168–107, Republicans 51–78. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 158 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
201
No
175
Did not vote
37
Date
Jul 19, 1976

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 78 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 107 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 78 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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