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House roll call 956 · 93rd Congress · Oct 7, 1974

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 17027, to amend the national visitor centers facilities act of 1968

On Oct 7, 1974, the House voted 185–175 (HR 17027). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–71, Republicans 52–118, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 123 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
185
No
175
Did not vote
40
Date
Oct 7, 1974

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 118 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 71 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 43 more.

The bill

H.R. 17027: A bill to amend the National Visitor Center Facilities Act of 1968.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 17027, to…: House Vote, Oct 7, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-956/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-17027 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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