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House roll call 595 · 93rd Congress · Mar 14, 1974

To pass H.R. 12471, a bill amending the freedom of information act.

On Mar 14, 1974, the House voted 383–8 (HR 12471). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–3, Republicans 172–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
383
No
8
Did not vote
49
Date
Mar 14, 1974

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 5 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 3 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12471: A bill to amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, known as the Freedom of Information Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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