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House roll call 761 · 93rd Congress · Jun 21, 1974

To amend H.R. 15472 by forbidding eligibility for food stamps to all college students claimed as tax dependents by their parents.

On Jun 21, 1974, the House voted 195–123 (HR 15472). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–114, Republicans 127–9, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
195
No
123
Did not vote
122
Date
Jun 21, 1974

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 9 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 114 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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