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House roll call 894 · 93rd Congress · Aug 14, 1974

To order the previous question on a motion to recommit H.R. 9989.

On Aug 14, 1974, the House voted 237–160 (HR 9989). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 89–143, Republicans 157–25, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
237
No
160
Did not vote
27
Date
Aug 14, 1974

By party

  • Republicans157 yes · 25 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats89 yes · 143 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 34 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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