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House roll call 694 · 93rd Congress · May 21, 1974

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 13834, a bill to provide standby emergency authority to assure that the essential energy needs of the U.S. Are met, as amende

On May 21, 1974, the House voted 191–207 (HR 13834). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 168–64, Republicans 32–148, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
191
No
207
Did not vote
29
Date
May 21, 1974

By party

  • Republicans32 yes · 148 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 64 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 13834, a…: House Vote, May 21, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-694/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-13834 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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