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House roll call 468 · 93rd Congress · Dec 6, 1973

To pass H. RES. 735, confirming the nomination of gerald r. Ford to be vice-President.

On Dec 6, 1973, the House voted 387–35 (HRES 735). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–36, Republicans 188–0, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
387
No
35
Did not vote
16
Date
Dec 6, 1973

By party

  • Republicans188 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 36 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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