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House roll call 861 · 93rd Congress · Aug 6, 1974

To amend H.R. 16243 by striking funds for research and development on counterforce weapons technology.

On Aug 6, 1974, the House voted 69–328 (HR 16243). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–155, Republicans 7–172, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 69 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
69
No
328
Did not vote
45
Date
Aug 6, 1974

By party

  • Republicans7 yes · 172 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats62 yes · 155 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 16243: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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