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House roll call 616 · 93rd Congress · Mar 27, 1974

To amend H.R. 69 by prohibiting the use of any funds to implement busing plans.

On Mar 27, 1974, the House voted 239–168 (HR 69). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 103–124, Republicans 135–45, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 148 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
239
No
168
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 27, 1974

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 45 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 124 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 68 more.

The bill

H.R. 69: A bill to extend and amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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