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House roll call 578 · 93rd Congress · Feb 28, 1974

To pass H.R. 2, the employee benefits security act.

On Feb 28, 1974, the House voted 376–4 (HR 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–1, Republicans 168–3, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
376
No
4
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 28, 1974

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats208 yes · 1 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2: A bill to revise the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act.

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 pass H.R. 2, the employee benefits…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-578/to-pass-h-r-2-the-employee-benefits-security (accessed 2026-10-17).