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House roll call 639 · 93rd Congress · Apr 8, 1974

To amend H.R. 12473, by deleting the $19 million authorization and removing the congressional oversight provision contained in the public building act of 1959.

On Apr 8, 1974, the House voted 142–205 (HR 12473). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 83–107, Republicans 59–98, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 142 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
142
No
205
Did not vote
94
Date
Apr 8, 1974

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 98 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats83 yes · 107 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 62 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. 12473, by deleting the $19…: House Vote, Apr 8, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-639/to-amend-h-r-12473-by-deleting-the-19 (accessed 2026-10-17).