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House roll call 670 · 93rd Congress · May 1, 1974

To amend H.R. 12993, a bill amending the communications act of 1934 with respect to broadcast license renewals, by providing that such licenses be renewed for 5

On May 1, 1974, the House voted 309–84 (HR 12993). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 138–75, Republicans 170–9, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 84 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
309
No
84
Did not vote
49
Date
May 1, 1974

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 9 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats138 yes · 75 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 4 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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