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House roll call 596 · 93rd Congress · Mar 18, 1974

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1206, a bill amending the immigration and nationality act.

On Mar 18, 1974, the House voted 301–21 (S 1206). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–13, Republicans 141–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
301
No
21
Did not vote
119
Date
Mar 18, 1974

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 9 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 13 no · 73 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 1206, a…: House Vote, Mar 18, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-596/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1206-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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