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House roll call 942 · 93rd Congress · Oct 1, 1974

To amend H.R. 16900 by prohibiting the withholding of funds or grants to compel school districts to implement racial quota systems for students or teachers.

On Oct 1, 1974, the House voted 220–169 (HR 16900). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–128, Republicans 131–41, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 129 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
220
No
169
Did not vote
53
Date
Oct 1, 1974

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 41 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats88 yes · 128 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 49 more.

The bill

H.R. 16900: A bill making supplemental appropriations 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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