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House roll call 663 · 93rd Congress · Apr 25, 1974

To amend H.R. 13999, making authorizations for the national science foundation, by prohibiting live fetus research unless such research is to insure the surviva

On Apr 25, 1974, the House voted 136–218 (HR 13999). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 108–87, Republicans 28–130, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
136
No
218
Did not vote
88
Date
Apr 25, 1974

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 130 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Democrats108 yes · 87 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 35 more.

The bill

H.R. 13999: A bill to authorize appropriations for activities of the National Science Foundation, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 13999, making authorizations…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-663/to-amend-h-r-13999-making-authorizations-for-the (accessed 2026-10-17).