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House roll call 988 · 93rd Congress · Oct 11, 1974

To pass S.J.RES. 247, authorizing the President to suspend in the case of turkey the applications of penalties in the foreign assistance act and foreign militar

On Oct 11, 1974, the House voted 171–187 (SJR 247). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 69–146, Republicans 106–44, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 113 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
171
No
187
Did not vote
76
Date
Oct 11, 1974

By party

  • Republicans106 yes · 44 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Democrats69 yes · 146 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 33 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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