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House roll call 555 · 93rd Congress · Feb 6, 1974

To pass H.R. 5463, establishing rules of evidence for certain courts and proceedings.

On Feb 6, 1974, the House voted 377–13 (HR 5463). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–10, Republicans 163–3, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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
377
No
13
Did not vote
52
Date
Feb 6, 1974

By party

  • Republicans163 yes · 3 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 10 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5463: A bill to establish rules of evidence for certain courts and proceedings.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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