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House roll call 864 · 93rd Congress · Aug 6, 1974

To pass H.R. 16243.

On Aug 6, 1974, the House voted 350–43 (HR 16243). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 184–40, Republicans 170–8, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 48 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
350
No
43
Did not vote
39
Date
Aug 6, 1974

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 8 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats184 yes · 40 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 16243.: House Vote, Aug 6, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-864/to-pass-h-r-16243 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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