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House roll call 738 · 93rd Congress · Jun 11, 1974

To pass H.R. 12165, a bill to authorize the construction, operation and maintenance of certain works in the colorado river basin to control the salinity of wate

On Jun 11, 1974, the House voted 403–8 (HR 12165). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 229–1, Republicans 173–7, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
403
No
8
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 11, 1974

By party

  • Republicans173 yes · 7 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats229 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12165: A bill to authorize the construction, operation, and maintenance of certain works in the Colorado River Basin to control the salinity of water delivered to users in the United States and Mexico.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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