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House roll call 948 · 93rd Congress · Oct 2, 1974

To amend an amendment to H.R. 16900 that would reduce funds for President nixon's transition expenses to $100,000 by striking all transition funds.

On Oct 2, 1974, the House voted 169–228 (HR 16900). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 155–69, Republicans 13–159, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
169
No
228
Did not vote
45
Date
Oct 2, 1974

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 159 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats155 yes · 69 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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