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House roll call 847 · 93rd Congress · Aug 2, 1974

To pass H.R. 15736, authorizing funds for reclamation projects in 10 western states.

On Aug 2, 1974, the House voted 320–8 (HR 15736). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–1, Republicans 148–7, 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
320
No
8
Did not vote
113
Date
Aug 2, 1974

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 7 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 1 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15736: A bill to authorize, enlarge, and repair various Federal Reclamation projects and programs.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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