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House roll call 77 · 93rd Congress · May 7, 1973

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6574, a bill to encourage persons to join and remain in the reserves and national guard by providing full-time coverage under

On May 7, 1973, the House voted 342–1 (HR 6574). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 178–1, Republicans 165–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
342
No
1
Did not vote
97
Date
May 7, 1973

By party

  • Republicans165 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 1 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6574: A bill to amend title 38, United States Codes, to encourage persons to join and remain in the Reserves and National Guard by providing full-time coverage under Servicemen's Group Life Insurance for such members and certain members of the Retired Reserve.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6574, a…: House Vote, May 7, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-77/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-6574 (accessed 2026-10-17).