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House roll call 797 · 93rd Congress · Jul 9, 1974

To pass S. 3703, providing for public defenders in the district of columbia.

On Jul 9, 1974, the House voted 242–120 (S 3703). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 159–39, Republicans 83–81, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
242
No
120
Did not vote
79
Date
Jul 9, 1974

By party

  • Republicans83 yes · 81 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats159 yes · 39 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 40 more.

The bill

S. 3703: An original bill to authorize in the District of Columbia a plan providing for the representation of defendants who are financially unable to obtain an adequate defense in criminal cases in the courts of the District of Columbia, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 3703, providing for public…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-797/to-pass-s-3703-providing-for-public-defenders-in (accessed 2026-10-17).