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House roll call 974 · 93rd Congress · Oct 9, 1974

To agree to the conference report on S. 1769, to reduce the burden on interstate commerce caused by avoidable fires and fire losses.

On Oct 9, 1974, the House voted 381–3 (S 1769). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–0, Republicans 162–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
381
No
3
Did not vote
58
Date
Oct 9, 1974

By party

  • Republicans162 yes · 3 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1769: A bill to establish a U.S. Fire Administration and a National Fire Academy in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, to assist State and local governments in reducing the incidence of death, personal injury, and property damage from fire, to increase the effectiveness and coordination of fire prevention and control agencies at all levels of government.

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 agree to the conference report on S…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-974/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-s-1769 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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