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House roll call 592 · 93rd Congress · Mar 13, 1974

To amend H.R. 3858 by striking language outlining certain mitigating circumstances in which the death penalty could not be imposed.

On Mar 13, 1974, the House voted 102–302 (HR 3858). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–179, Republicans 58–124, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 102 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
102
No
302
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 13, 1974

By party

  • Republicans58 yes · 124 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 179 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 22 more.

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 amend H.R. 3858 by striking language…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-592/to-amend-h-r-3858-by-striking-language-outlining (accessed 2026-10-17).