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House roll call 939 · 93rd Congress · Oct 1, 1974

To amend the hansen substitute amendment to H. RES. 988, so as to increase the staff of standing committees to 30 (10 minority) and to provide for the appointme

On Oct 1, 1974, the House voted 218–180 (HRES 988). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 154–71, Republicans 63–109, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 134 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
218
No
180
Did not vote
44
Date
Oct 1, 1974

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 109 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats154 yes · 71 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 54 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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