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House roll call 993 · 93rd Congress · Oct 15, 1974

To override the President's veto of H.R. 15301, revising the railroad retirement system.

On Oct 15, 1974, the House voted 359–12 (HR 15301). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–2, Republicans 149–10, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
359
No
12
Did not vote
71
Date
Oct 15, 1974

By party

  • Republicans149 yes · 10 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 15301: A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937 to revise the retirement system for employees of employers covered thereunder 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 override the President's veto of H.R…: House Vote, Oct 15, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-H-993/to-override-the-presidents-veto-of-h-r-15301 (accessed 2026-10-17).