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House roll call 656 · 93rd Congress · Apr 24, 1974

To amend H.R. 12799, authorizing appropriations for the arms control and disarmament act, by requiring arms control impact statements.

On Apr 24, 1974, the House voted 152–239 (HR 12799). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 138–79, Republicans 13–160, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
152
No
239
Did not vote
51
Date
Apr 24, 1974

By party

  • Republicans13 yes · 160 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats138 yes · 79 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

The bill

H.R. 12799: A bill to amend the Arms Control and Disarmament Act, as amended, in order to extend the authorization for appropriations.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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