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House roll call 609 · 93rd Congress · Mar 25, 1974

To pass H.R. 12109, a bill relating to the district of columbia referendum on the issue of advisory neighborhood councils.

On Mar 25, 1974, the House voted 227–111 (HR 12109). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 167–41, Republicans 81–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
227
No
111
Did not vote
63
Date
Mar 25, 1974

By party

  • Republicans81 yes · 90 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats167 yes · 41 no · 38 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

The bill

H.R. 12109: A bill to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to clarify the provision relating to the referendum on the issue of the Advisory Neighborhood Councils.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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