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House roll call 598 · 93rd Congress · Mar 18, 1974

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2771, revising the special pay bonus structure relating to members of the armed forces.

On Mar 18, 1974, the House voted 237–96 (S 2771). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 95–85, Republicans 143–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 96 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
237
No
96
Did not vote
108
Date
Mar 18, 1974

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 11 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats95 yes · 85 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

The bill

S. 2771: A bill to amend chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code, to revise the special pay bonus structure relating to members of the Armed Forces.

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 suspend the rules and pass S. 2771…: House Vote, Mar 18, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-598/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2771-revising (accessed 2026-10-17).