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House roll call 514 · 93rd Congress · Dec 17, 1973

To pass S. 1435, to provide an elected mayor and city council for the district of columbia.

On Dec 17, 1973, the House voted 272–74 (S 1435). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–27, Republicans 108–51, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 78 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
272
No
74
Did not vote
84
Date
Dec 17, 1973

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 51 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 27 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1435: A bill to provide an elected Mayor and City Council for the District of Columbia.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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