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House roll call 671 · 93rd Congress · May 1, 1974

To pass H.R. 12993, a bill amending the communications act of 1934 with respect to broadcast license renewals.

On May 1, 1974, the House voted 379–14 (HR 12993). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 205–15, Republicans 176–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
379
No
14
Did not vote
45
Date
May 1, 1974

By party

  • Republicans176 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats205 yes · 15 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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