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House roll call 783 · 93rd Congress · Jun 27, 1974

To amend H.R. 15580 by prohibiting the use of funds for abortions, abortions referral services or abortifacient drugs or devices.

On Jun 27, 1974, the House voted 123–247 (HR 15580). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–147, Republicans 69–100. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 123 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
123
No
247
Did not vote
72
Date
Jun 27, 1974

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 100 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 147 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 more.

The bill

H.R. 15580: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare, and related agencies, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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