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House roll call 987 · 93rd Congress · Oct 11, 1974

To pass H.R. 15888, to establish a district of columbia community development and finance corporation.

On Oct 11, 1974, the House voted 116–191 (HR 15888). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 102–70, Republicans 15–121. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
116
No
191
Did not vote
134
Date
Oct 11, 1974

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 121 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Democrats102 yes · 70 no · 74 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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