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House roll call 547 · 93rd Congress · Jan 30, 1974

To agree to H.RES. 787, rule for consideration of H.R. 5463, a bill relating to federal rules of evidence.

On Jan 30, 1974, the House voted 386–18 (HRES 787). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–5, Republicans 170–13, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
386
No
18
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 30, 1974

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 13 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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