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House roll call 686 · 93rd Congress · May 15, 1974

To amend H.R. 12000, a bill to enable egg producers to carry out a program of research, consumer education and promotion, by requiring that administrative expen

On May 15, 1974, the House voted 238–151 (HR 12000). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 78–135, Republicans 160–16, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
238
No
151
Did not vote
52
Date
May 15, 1974

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 16 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats78 yes · 135 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

The bill

H.R. 12000: A bill to enable egg producers to establish, finance, and carry out a coordinated program of research, producer and consumer education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets for eggs, egg products, spent fowl, and products of spent fowl.

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. 12000, a bill to enable egg…: House Vote, May 15, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-686/to-amend-h-r-12000-a-bill-to-enable (accessed 2026-10-17).