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House roll call 691 · 93rd Congress · May 15, 1974

To pass H.R. 7824, a bill to establish a legal services corporation.

On May 15, 1974, the House voted 227–143 (HR 7824). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–50, Republicans 70–107, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 120 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
227
No
143
Did not vote
43
Date
May 15, 1974

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 107 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats171 yes · 50 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 40 more.

The bill

H.R. 7824: A bill to establish a Legal Services Corporation, 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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