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House roll call 659 · 93rd Congress · Apr 24, 1974

To amend H.R. 11321 to provide benefits to survivors of certain public safety officers who die in the performance of duty, so as to make bill effective on date

On Apr 24, 1974, the House voted 186–191 (HR 11321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 75–141, Republicans 111–51, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 126 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
186
No
191
Did not vote
63
Date
Apr 24, 1974

By party

  • Republicans111 yes · 51 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats75 yes · 141 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 46 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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