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House roll call 862 · 93rd Congress · Aug 6, 1974

To amend H.R. 16243 by reducing funds for assistance to south vietnam military forces.

On Aug 6, 1974, the House voted 233–157 (HR 16243). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 163–50, Republicans 69–107, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 119 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
233
No
157
Did not vote
52
Date
Aug 6, 1974

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 107 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats163 yes · 50 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 39 more.

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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