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House roll call 658 · 93rd Congress · Apr 24, 1974

To pass S. 628, a bill to eliminate the annuity reduction made by a civil service retiree in order to provide a survivor benefit for a spouse.

On Apr 24, 1974, the House voted 296–102 (S 628). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–32, Republicans 107–70, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 102 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
296
No
102
Did not vote
43
Date
Apr 24, 1974

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 70 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 32 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

The bill

S. 628: A bill to amend chapter 83 of title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the annuity reduction made, in order to provide a surviving spouse with an annuity, during periods when the annuitant is not married.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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