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House roll call 959 · 93rd Congress · Oct 7, 1974

To agree to the conference report on H.R. 12471, amending that part of the U.S. Code known as the freedom of information act.

On Oct 7, 1974, the House voted 349–2 (HR 12471). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 203–1, Republicans 145–1, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
349
No
2
Did not vote
91
Date
Oct 7, 1974

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 1 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats203 yes · 1 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12471: A bill to amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, known as the Freedom of Information Act.

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 agree to the conference report on H.R…: House Vote, Oct 7, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-959/to-agree-to-the-conference-report-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).